It was Cork who provided the opposition in the semi-final and Galway served up the same intensity as the Leinster final as Cork's Pa Cronin found out when he was surrounded by Fergal Moore, Johnny Coen, David Collins and Kevin Hynes
Galway fans believe Joe Canning's performances have been of biblical proportionsGalway manager Anthony Cunningham celebrates with his backroom staff after the win over the RebelsDavid Collins fights for possession with Shane O'Neill of CorkGalway's reward for victory over the Lakesmen was a Leinter final encounter with KilkennyKilkenny's Jackie Tyrell puts Cyrill Donnellan under pressureDavid Burke celebrates scoring one of Galway's goals in their emphatic 2-21 to 2-11 success
Galway's Iarla Tannian, Joe Canning and Niall Donoghue celebrate their provincial achievementBut David Burke landed their third goal past Offaly goalkeeper James DempseyJoe Canning signing autographs after the final whistleWestmeath goalkeeper Shane McGovern saves a goal bound effort from David BurkeThe Galway side stand for the national anthem before their Leinster quarter-final against Westmeath in MullingarGalway's James Regan closes down Conor Ryan of WestmeathJoe Canning sat the game out as a precaution after a shoulder injury. He watched on as the Tribesmen won 5-19 to 4-12
