Limerick v Galway
The Shannonsiders had to adapt having gone down to 14 men, and moved English to midfield, a switch Kiely says “worked to a certain extent”.
Read MoreFrom scoring 2-6 as recently as last Saturday, to hitting 1-11 in the Munster final, Gillane moved into the top 15 on the all-time scoring charts this year.
Read MoreAll five played a key role for John Kiely’s side, who once again got the better of Henry Shefflin’s men, and booked a final meeting with Kilkenny.
Read MoreIn total, twelve Treaty men found the target in a dominant performance that will make them heavy favourites heading into the July 23rd final
Read MoreAaron Gillane was the goalscoring star for the Treaty with a green flag in either half for the Hurler of the Year front-runner.
Read MoreIt hasn’t been straightforward for the champions, but nonetheless, they still hold the aces heading to Croke Park on Saturday.
Read MoreThere are plenty of positives and negatives for all sides, as managers have had to deal with injuries and mould the squad accordingly.
Read MoreThe side is much changed from the one that lined out in the Munster final, with Kiely forced into alterations due to injury.
Read MoreHaving met in the 2020 semi-final, and of course the 2018 final, you have to go back as far as 2005 for a championship meeting before that.
Read MoreOn opposite sides of the field this Saturday, superstars Conor Whelan and Aaron Gillane will each have a vital role to play for their team.
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