New Galway hurling boss Ger Loughnane has hinted that the return of Ollie and Joe Canning to the county squad may be imminent. Although the former Clare supremo has confirmed that the duo have not been training with his panel and was unsure as to whether they would be back, he said he would have a better idea on such matters "by the weekend." Across the county, there is a growing sense of optimism that the brothers will put behind them controversial matters which arose in last year's county championship and rejoin the fold.