McGeeney admitted he was disappointed with the first half performance from his side, but praised their character to turn it around in the second period.
“We were poor in the first half, very static, had no energy, Galway kept the ball well and made us work,” he explained.
“We were much better in the second half. The boys had a purple patch and made the most of it.”
He continued: “Every team has a purple patch, whether it’s in the first five minutes or the last five, but credit to them because they did well. I’m very happy for them.”
Tiernan Kelly’s goal on the hour mark was the moment of the game, and McGeeney was full of praise for the man he calls ‘TK’.
“TK has been playing exceptionally well,” McGeeney added.
“He waited for his chance having only played a bit in the Ulster final. Greg [McCabe] had been playing great, but then he got a knock and TK has got in and kept his place.”
