Canning set to make Galway debut

Team News: Portumna's rising star Joe Canning is set to make his senior debut for Galway in this Sunday's NHL semi-final against…

Team News:Portumna's rising star Joe Canning is set to make his senior debut for Galway in this Sunday's NHL semi-final against Cork at the Gaelic Grounds.

Canning, 19, has been brought in at full-forward and is one of three changes to the side that defeated Limerick last time out.

Fergal Moore also returns at corner back in place of Shane Kavanagh and Damien Hayes replaces Kerill Wade at right corner forward.

Canning had previously opted out of senior inter-county action because of underage and club commitments. Andrew Smith, Canning's club teammate, today picked up the Vodafone GAA All-Stars Player of the Month for hurling.

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