Imperious Galway stroll into Connacht decider where old rivals Mayo lie in wait

Any prospect of a shock in Salthill was suffocated by an impressively controlled outfit who were at their ease throughout.

Robert Finnerty of Galway with supporters after his side's victory. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Connacht SFC semi-final: Galway 1-24 (1-3-18) Roscommon 0-18 (0-3-12) 

This went according to the script. Connacht champions Galway cruised to their tenth final in a row, while Roscommon let them.