Joe Canning urges Galway to put Leinster hurling woes behind them ahead of heavyweight clash against Kilkenny [Video]

JOE CANNING admits that Galway’s Leinster SHC record should be far better — but there is no point looking at the past.

The Tribes joined the eastern province in 2009 but have only lifted the Bob O’Keeffe Cup three times since.

Kilkenny are chasing their fifth provincial crown in a row this term and beat Henry Shefflin’s men in the last two finals.

The Cats travel to Pearse Stadium on Sunday and the game is being billed as a Leinster final dress rehearsal.

And Canning hopes his county can put their provincial woes behind them this summer.

He said: “Realistically it is poor. Three out of 15 or 16, whatever it is.

“One All-Ireland out …