Galway to face the Cats on consecutive Sundays

THE Galway hurlers are set to face All-Ireland champions Kilkenny twice in the space of eight days following their three point victory (1- 21 to 4-9) over Wexford in the Walsh Cup semi-final at New Ross on Sunday.Already set to play Kilkenny in the first round of the National Hurling League at Pearse Stadium on Sunday week, February 8, the Tribesmen will now face the Cats in the final of the pre-season competition at Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, this Sunday (2 p.m.).Three points down with ten minutes to go, John McIntyre’s men turned in a strong finish to hit six unanswered points. While the concession of four goals is bound to trouble the new team management, there were positives to be taken from such a spirited display. Points from Ger Farragher (two, one free) and substitute Richie Murray made...