'We wanted to bounce back after last week' says Galway boss as Offaly put to the sword

Galway held off the Faithful County despite losing full-back Daithí Burke to a red card before the start of the second half.

Ciaran Burke of Offaly, Brian Concannon, and Cathal Mannion of Galway fail to catch the sliotar during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 2 match between Offaly and Galway at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Leinster SHC: GALWAY 2-25 OFFALY 1-14

Galway put their dismal showing in Nowlan Park behind them by putting Offaly to the sword in Tullamore on Saturday evening, holding the Faithful County to just five second half points, despite losing full-back Daithí Burke to a red card before the start of the second half.