Galway defeats Donegal, maintains unbeaten league start

Galway maintained their unbeaten start in Division One with a 0-21 to 0-14 victory over Donegal at Pearse Stadium, leveraging a strong first-half wind advantage to build a substantial lead of 17 points by halftime. Despite playing with two fewer men for much of the second half, Galway's dominance was evident as they scored multiple two-pointers early in the match, while Donegal struggled to find their footing in the torrential weather conditions. Matthew Tierney's red card just before halftime for a high tackle marked a significant moment, but Galway continued to control the game. Shane Walsh was particularly impressive, contributing eight points from play. Donegal managed to score only one point in the entire first half, highlighting their difficulties against Galway's strong performance. In the end, Galway's tactical execution and resilience ensured their victory despite the challenges faced in the second half.