But Kilkenny soon found their rhythm and, with a three-minute scoring blitz bringing two splendid goals from corner-forward Anthony Ireland Wall, they were level at 2-3 apiece by the 11th minute.

Analysts might look at the game and say that in the 15 minutes before half-time, Galway outscored Clare by 2-7 to 0-2, with Anthony Burns ... last year’s All-Ireland final won the game.

Wicklow's Anthony Nolan will take charge of this week's All-Ireland Junior club football final between Listowel Emmets of Kerry and Cavan's Arva. Wicklow GAA referee Anthony Nolan has been ...