Galway hurlers face acid test

FOR the sixth time in Anthony Cunningham’s reign as manager, Galway will face Kilkenny as outsiders in a championship match.
The unforgettable Leinster final win of 2012 remains the Tribesmen’s only summer win over the Cats during the St Thomas’ clubman’s tenure and next Sunday they will not only bid to upset the odds and get their hands on the Bob O’Keeffe Cup but announce themselves as serious contenders in All-Ireland terms.
If the bookmakers are to believed, Kilkenny and Tipperary will not only win their respective provincial finals, but also safely negotiate the road to the first Sunday in September before slugging it out for the Liam MacCarthy Cup.