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When two neighbouring clubs locked horns in Pearse Stadium in the past, the opportunity arose for one of the teams to seize more than just local bragging rights - to come away with a sizeable statement victory that would linger long after the final whistle. As the Galway hurlers dismantled Kilkenny on Saturday in Salthill, that instantly came to mind.

Not since 2018, when Galway entered the championship as Liam MacCarthy holders, has there been this level of excitement and optimism surrounding the senior hurlers ahead of championship.

Championship changes everything. The margin for error disappears, the intensity lifts a notch and every decision — on and off the field — carries that bit more weight.

'What happened to all those good minor hurling teams over the past few years?' Or more pointedly: 'Why haven’t Galway been able to translate minor success into U-20 and senior?' If I had a euro for every time I’ve been asked those questions, I’d probably be able to sponsor the county board myself. Move over Pat McDonagh.

A five-point defeat to your fiercest rivals will always sting, but last Saturday night in Thurles is unlikely to leave any lasting scars.

Galway hurling caught a glimpse of the future on a rain-lashed evening at FBD Semple Stadium as a youthful, energetic Tribesmen side put it right up to All-Ireland champions Tipperary, who needed a decisive late surge to secure a five-point opening-round League victory.

With their Leinster Championship destiny very much in their own hands after a workmanlike victory over Wexford last weekend, the Galway senior hurlers welcome Antrim to Pearse Stadium this Saturday afternoon (throw-in: 1.30pm) with a chance to cement their place in the top three.

Since his return to the helm as Galway senior hurling manager, Micheál Donoghue has been on the receiving end of four 12-point losses in just seven competitive outings - a statistic that provides an accurate summation of where his team lie in the current Liam MacCarthy food chain.

The Leinster Senior Hurling Championship gets underway this Saturday afternoon as Kilkenny host Galway in Nowlan Park (throw-in 3.45pm). Neither side were overly impressive during their respective league campaigns so this is an opportunity to start afresh for both camps.

The passing of Kerry legend Mick O’Dwyer earlier this month touched every corner of the country. A larger-than-life character, astute businessman, and extraordinary footballer and manager, 'Micko' was truly an icon of the GAA. You didn't have to follow sport to appreciate the impact this man had on modern Irish life.