How they stand

GALWAY footballers have reached the Division 1 final for the first time since 2006 and will, in all probability, be joined by Dublin.

Both have won their first five games, powering four points clear of Monaghan, who are their closest pursuers.

In hurling, Limerick’s win over Galway secures promotion to 1A next season while the next Sunday’s quarter-final/ relegation line-up is as follows: