There’s one change to the Galway side for Sunday’s All-Ireland final while Limerick remain unchanged for the biggest hurling game of the year. The Tribesmen were without regular centreback Gearóid McInerney during their semi-final replay win over Clare in Thurles after he picked up a calf injury in the drawn game at Croke Park. He returns to the number six jersey, which means Niall Burke drops to the bench. This is the only switch in personnel that either manager, Galway’s Micheal Donoghue and John Kiely of Limerick, has made ahead of the weekend showdown. For the Tribesmen John Hanbury has recovered from an ankle injury suffered the last day out and is fit to take his place in defence. As expected, the Treaty men are unchanged. This means no place for Shane Dowling, who came off the bench and scored 1-04 in their dramatic semi-final win over Cork at GAA Headquarters, or Pat Ryan, who also chipped in with a goal. All 14 players that started for Galway in last year’s All-Ireland final win over Waterford are named for the weekend as they aim to retain the Liam MacCarthy Cup. There is a change in goals though, with James Skehill taking over from Colm Callanan. Galway: James Skehill; Adrian Tuohy, Daithí Burke, John Hanbury; Padraic Mannion, Gearóid McInerney, Aidan Harte; Johnny Coen, David Burke; Joseph Cooney, Joe Canning, Jonathan Glynn; Conor Whelan, Conor Cooney, Cathal Mannion. Limerick: Nickie Quaid; Sean Finn, Mike Casey, Richie English; Diarmuid Byrnes, Declan Hannon, Dan Morrissey; Darragh O’Donovan, Cian Lynch; Gearoid Hegarty, Kyle Hayes, Tom Morrissey; Aaron Gillane, Seamus Flanagan, Graeme Mulcahy.<doc-sep>Limerick managed to turn the world of hurling on its head with a stunning victory over champions Galway in today’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling final. What a win and what a way to do it! Limerick well and truly rose to the occasion following a lengthy spell without a Liam MacCarthy Cup to take home. There was a massive outpour of emotion from the Limerick support – with the live reaction from the Gaelic Ground an absolute must-see, and Twitter was awash with fans – both of Limerick and beyond – who were letting their feelings be known on what was a special day for the sport. No words! This is for my Dad. We were heartbroken in 94. Today that heartache was put to bed. Thinking of you & indeed all our friends & family no longer with us who deserved this. History is rewritten. #limerick Liam is coming home…..#LuimneachAbú pic.twitter.com/v4hUJ6k4V6 — Cllr Daniel Butler (@DanielButlerFG) August 19, 2018 I’ve seen it, but I’m still not sure I believe it. Limerick – All Ireland hurling champions for the first time since 1973. Incredibly happy and proud 🇳🇬 — Tom English (@TEnglishSport) August 19, 2018 What a game, what an end to an unreal season of hurling. Fair play limerick, deserving winners and great to see the delight it spread among the supporters. Galway showed amazing ability to battle back. Savage stuff. #GALvLIM #GAA — Damian Rossiter (@roosterali23) August 19, 2018 DREAMS. IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE. How could you not be thrilled for Limerick! A cliffhanger! All Ireland champions for the first time in many people’s lifetimes. 💚 — John Duggan (@JohnDugganSport) August 19, 2018 It's not everyday that Limerick win an All Ireland and United lose to Brighton. If Carlsberg did Sunday's. — Sean O' Donovan (@henriksen1) August 19, 2018 I’m so happy for Limerick! A great end to a fantastic Summer of Hurling and beating Tipp, Cork,Waterford,Kilkenny and Galway this season no one can dispute Limerick are worthy Champions. #GALvLIM #AllIrelandFinal #SundayGame — Julianne Fogarty (@JulesFogarty) August 19, 2018 Well done Limerick! Wow what a game! — Pauline Swatman (@pollyann82) August 19, 2018 Croker is on fucking wheels!!!! Liam is heading for Limerick. Unreal — Rory's Stories (@RorysStories) August 19, 2018 Delighted for Limerick. Great people for getting behind their teams. Incredible scenes. Good luck trying to analyse that game! — Ronan O Gara (@RonanOGara10) August 19, 2018 https://twitter.com/jc1600sport/status/1031223177702264835 Read More About: All-Ireland, Hurling, Limerick<doc-sep>
Just one, massive change for Galway's All-Ireland final team Major boost for The Tribesmen, here. Galway have made just one change to the team that defeated Clare by a point in the All-Ireland semi-final replay, and it is a significant one. Galway manager Micheál Donoghue saw his side battle through against The Banner to reach the final, on Sunday, and to be in a position to reclaim the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Niall Burke helped the westerners get over the line in that game but he must content himself with a supporting role this weekend. Minutes before the Galway team was revealed for the final, Limerick named an unchanged 15 for the game. Limerick team named for All-Ireland final is a statement of intent John Kiely is the first boss to step up and officially announce his team. The All-Ireland Hurling... The inspirational Gearoid McInerney has recovered from a leg injury to start in the centre back position, with Joseph Cooney heading back into the Galway attack. Padraic Mannion is named in the half-back line but it must be noted, he played in a much more advanced position against Clare. James Skehill starts in goal with Daithi Burke, Adrian Tuohy and John Hasnbury his immediate screen. Harte is named in the half-back line with Mannion and McInerney with Johnny Coen and David Burke named No.8 and 9. Cooney rejoins Joe Canning and Johnny Glynn in the half forwards while Conor Whelan, Conor Cooney and Cathal Mannion start as full forwards. GALWAY 1. James Skehill 2. Adrian Tuohy 3. Daithi Burke 4. John Hanbury 5. Padraic Mannion 6. Gearoid McInerney 7. Aidan Harte 8. Johnny Coen 9. David Burke (Capt.) 10. Joseph Cooney 11. Joe Canning 12. Johnny Glynn 13. Conor Whelan 14. Conor Cooney 15. Cathal Mannion The final throws in at 3:30pm in Croke Park this Sunday, August 19.