Galway manager Michéal Donoghue says Kilkenny still have a big role to play in this year's All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.
The Tribesmen held off a comeback to beat Brian Cody's men in the Leinster final replay at Semple Stadium yesterday.
Kilkenny now face a short turnaround for their All Ireland quarter final against Limerick at the weekend.
The Galway boss says the Cats can't be written off.