Last year's beaten All-Ireland finalists Galway survived elimination from the championship last weekend after a single-point victory over Armagh. Now the Westerners take on Down for a place in the last 8, albeit that tie will take place in Newry.
Shane Walsh spoke to Off The Ball's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney about their navigation so far of this year's Championship, the influence of boss Padraic Joyce and how the next generation of Galway footballers can help this current team.