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Galway 1-22 Offaly 1-16:A MAGNIFICENT display from full forward Joe Gantley inspired Galway on Saturday in this Walsh Cup semi-final in Tullamore. He struck 1-6 from play as Galway were pushed hard by Offaly.

With Gantley running riot, they stormed into a 0-6 to 0-0 lead after 10 minutes. Offaly settled and with the help of a Ger Healion goal, they had it all square by the 22nd minute.