THERE are clear parallels that can be drawn between this evening’s Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland U21HC final between Dublin and Galway in Semple Stadium and the minor decider between the same counties last Sunday afternoon.

GALWAY U21 boss Anthony Cunningham is relieved there will be no repeat of the venue controversy that overshadowed their preparations for last year’s Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland U21HC final, ahead of this year’s decider against Dublin in Semple Stadium on September 10.

CORK football manager Conor Counihan is “fairly optimistic” that captain Graham Canty will be available for selection for the All-Ireland senior football final against Down.

GALWAY chiefs have demanded that Croke Park officials switch this year’s Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland U21HC final to a neutral venue claiming that opponents Tipperary have an unfair advantage in Semple Stadium.