Galway show no mercy in putting Offaly to the sword

Offaly 0-3

Eanna O’Reilly at Pearse Stadium

A wet and wild afternoon in Salthill was the setting for the Galway senior camogie team’s round two victory over Offaly on Sunday. Playing with the elements, the All-Ireland champions buried the visitors in the first half with a classy display, showcasing their ability with some outstanding link up play and score taking.

Offaly may have been weak opponents on the day, but the Tibeswomen showed the sort of form which bodes well for this Sunday’s group deciding clash with championship rivals Cork.

Cathal Murray made two changes from the starting 15 which lined out against Wexford, with Rebecca Hennelly and Orlaith McGrath coming into the Galway attack. The home side opened their account within seconds of the throw in. Orlaith McGrath and Ailish O’Reilly were involved in a passing move which saw Hennelly fire over an excellent point from the left wing.

Niamh Kilkenny was next on the scoresheet as she put over a great individual score from midfield. Galway’s third point came three minutes later, with Siobhán McGrath engineering a delightful score from the right wing. Offaly were playing with Róisín Egan as a sweeper during the first half, with very limited success.

Galway’s ability to score from distance negated the sweeper for most of the first half. Niamh Hanniffy made it 0-4 to 0-0, following a great turn over from the Galway forwards. Shortly after, Hanniffy had a shot well saved by Offaly ‘keeper Mairéad Jennings. A minute later, a good passing move involving Carrie Dolan and Ailish O’Reilly resulted in a good point for Orlaith McGrath.

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