'Not an acceptable performance' - Donoghue frustrated by tepid Tribesmen

The sole concern for Kilkenny was first half injuries to Adrian Mullen and Shane Murphy. Derek Lyng is confident they have the panel to cope.

MAROONED:Galway's Darren Morrissey dejected after the Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 1, UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny 19/4/2025

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue was left a frustrated figure after a 12-point defeat at the hands of Leinster kingpins Kilkenny.

In front of a 8,243 crowd in Nowlan Park, a dominant second half saw the home side run out comfortable winners.