Cats shake down Galway to claim Leinster three-in-a-row
Adrian Mullen starred for Kilkenny as they ground out a five-point win over Galway to seal a Leinster SHC three-in-a-row.
The Ballyhale Shamrocks forward hit 0-04 from play in a classy display to deny his clubmate Henry Shefflin a maiden title at inter-county level.
Outside of inside forward Conor Whelan, Galway produced a disappointing performance and will be left to rue a raft of missed goalscoring chances.
TJ Reid hit 12 placed balls as the Tribe's persistent fouling was punished throughout, with his side now guaranteed a spot in an All-Ireland SHC semi-final.