Galway football selectors make a number of changes to the team beaten by Mayo in the Connacht final.

Former Kildare star James Kavanagh lines out at left half forward. Michael Martin also comes into the Maroon attack at right full forward. Losing out are Damien Comer and Eddie Hoare.

Meanwhile Tomás Healy makes his championship debut, replacing Manus Breathnach in goals. Joss Moore who was injured for the Connacht final takes over from Aonghus Tierney in the number four jersey.

Galway (SFC v Tipperary): Tomás Healy; Donal O'Neill, Finian Hanley, Joss Moore; Gareth Bradshaw, Gary O'Donnell, Paul Varley; Fiontán O'Curraoin, Thomas Flynn; Michael Lundy, Shane Walsh, James Kavanagh; Michael Martin, Paul Conroy, Danny Cummins.

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