Galway eased their way into the All-Ireland U-20 semi final where Kerry will be the opponents, after a comprehensive triumph over Roscommon in the Connacht final at Tuam Stadium.

Galway manager Padraic Joyce says his men will need to sharpen up if they are to dethrone champions Mayo in the Connacht U20 final next Wednesday in Tuam.

A breathtaking encounter at Carrick-on-Shannon ended with Roscommon snatching a draw at the end of normal time and then just about holding off a late Leitrim surge in extra time last night.

Connacht Schools: Garbally College Ballinasloe 45 Coláiste Iognáid 0

Garbally College, Ballinasloe 10 Sligo Grammar 10

MOUNT LEINSTER RANGERS became the first team from Carlow to reach the All-Ireland Club IHC final after a titanic struggle with Robert Emmets of London in Parnell Park yesterday.

ROBERT Emmetts’ turned up the heat in the second half, to dispatch St Gabriels in the London SHC final.

A LATE scoring dash saw Kilkenny collect their fourth Leinster IHC intermediate title in-a-row last night.

A LORCAN DOLAN goal two minutes from time secured a semi-final spot for Moate CS at Stillorgan yesterday.

Cork 1-13 Down 2-9

Kerry 2-12 Kildare 0-11

GAVIN SMULLEN hit a golden goal in Navan’s Páirc Tailteann to keep Kildare’s dreams of a first All-Ireland U21 FC title since 1965 alive.

Faythe Harriers clubman Stephen Nolan has been included in the Wexford side for Sunday's Leinster SHC final against defending champions Kilkenny (Croke Park, throw-in 4pm).

Nigel Higgins will captain Wexford for their Leinster SHC semi-final showdown against Dublin on Saturday evening (throw-in 7pm).

Wexford 1-15 Clare 5-16

Kikenny 3-26, Wexford 0-5

All-Ireland finalists Kilkenny meet Wexford in the second phase of the National Hurling League today at Wexford Park at the later time of 6.15pm.

Wexford 9-24 Down 2-4

UCD goalkeeper Matty White will make his senior debut for Wexford in today's NHL Division 1B clash with Down after Damien Fitzhenry damaged ligaments in his thumb during last weekend's victory over Limerick.

UCD goalkeeper Matty White will make his senior debut for Wexford in Sunday's NHL Division 1B clash with Down after Damien Fitzhenry damaged ligaments in his thumb during last weekend's victory over Limerick.

Limerick travel to face Wexford today in Division 1B of the National Hurling League, hoping for more league points after picking up their first win of the campaign last weekend.

Wexford boss Seamus Murphy has made two changes to the side that defeated Tipperary last time out as the Slaneysiders host Limerick in the National Hurling League on Sunday at Wexford Park.

Tipperary host Wexford in Division 1B of the National Hurling League today and boss Ken Hogan has made three changes to the side that defeated Limerick last time out.

Wexford boss Seamus Murphy has made three changes for Sunday's National Hurling League clash with Tipperary at Semple Stadium.

All-Ireland champions Cork take to the road today and face Wexford, the opposition they overcame in last year's semi-final, in their Division 1B second round clash at Wexford Park.

Darren Stamp will line out in the heart of Wexford's defence for the visit of Cork in Sunday's National Hurling League encounter at Wexford Park.

Today's glamour clash in Division 1B features the visit of Limerick to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to take on the might of All-Ireland champions Cork.

Wexford boss Seamus Murphy has named five league newcomers for the Slaneysiders' trip up north on Sunday to face Antrim.

Wexford All Star goalkeeper Damien Fitzhenry has been ruled out of next Sunday's Walsh Cup hurling final against neighbours Kilkenny with a shoulder injury.

NUIG 0-18 UL 1-5