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In League football one provocative questions always follow a draw. One point gained? Two points dropped? There was no disputing that Galway were in the mood, contributing an enterprising and effective display, but despite all the passion when the season concludes will the locals rue the openings that were squandered during this intriguing contest?

A crucial NFL campaign is imminent, and Galway's opener on Sunday at Mullingar with Westmeath is significant.

Last Sunday’s early season thriller played in front of packed crowd at Pairc Lachtain, Freshford bore similar resemblance to last August’s intermediate All-Ireland semi-final clash between the two counties.

Last Sunday’s early season thriller played in front of packed crowd at Pairc Lachtain, Freshford bore similar resemblance to last August’s intermediate All-Ireland semi-final clash between the two counties.

Kilkenny reclaimed the Walsh Cup last Sunday after edging out Galway in extra time in a thrilling encounter in Pairc Lactain, Freshford. It may have only been the first Sunday in February but if this game is anything to go by we're in for some cracking action this year. On a bitterly cold afternoon around three thousands souls braved the elements and got full value for their €10 admission fee.

Kilkenny's faith in this year’s National Hurling League is once again back in their own hands after a fine victory over a very disjointed Galway side last Sunday.

When the fixtures were officially announced last autumn for this year’s National Hurling League most Kilkenny hurling enthusiasts would have been quick to blank off March 22 in their diaries. For this was the date allotted for the 'clash of the champions', last year's national hurling league winners Tipperary against All-Ireland champions Kilkenny.

With Galway’s Leinster championship opener merely six weeks away, Sunday’s NHL contest with an already relegated Clare in Cusack Park might not be the most significant fixture, but Galway will be intent on ending the competition with victory.

With each passing week as the League of Ireland takes shape Galway United’s efficient start to the season gathers significance.

This was exactly the start Galway craved for life in Leinster at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.