Football

Allstar trio in starting line-up as Galway name team for Division One opener against Armagh

Damien Comer and Rob Finnerty to miss rematch of last year’s All-Ireland champions in Salthill

Damien Comer of Galway celebrates his goal against Derry during the National Football League match played at Owenbeg on Sunday 20th March 2022. Picture Margaret McLaughlin.
Damien Comer of Galway celebrates his goal against Derry during the National Football League match played at Owenbeg on Sunday 20th March 2022. Picture Margaret McLaughlin. Damien Comer won't feature for Galway against Armagh on Saturday. Picture Margaret McLaughlin.
By Andy Watters

DAMIEN Comer and Rob Finnerty don’t feature in the Galway squad that has been named to play Armagh in Saturday’s NFL Division One opener between last year’s All-Ireland finalists at Pearse Stadium, Salthill (5.15pm).

Shane Walsh starts on the bench for the Tribesmen as does John Maher but his fellow 2024 Allstars Johnny McGrath, Dylan McHugh and Paul Conroy all start for Padraig Joyce’s side.

Galway: C Gleeson; J McGrath, S Fitzgerald, D O’Flaherty; D McHugh, J Daly, S Kelly; P Conroy, C McDaid; C Sweeney, F O Laoi, C Darcy; C O Curraoin, M Tierney, S O’Neill

Subs: C Flaherty, J Glynn, K Molloy, S O Maoilchiarain, L Silke, J Maher, J McLoughlin, L O Conghaile, C Costello, S Walsh, J Heaney