Talks over the fixtures controversy between the five Clare clubs left in the county SFC dragged into the late hours last night.

Clonlara have been successful in their bid to have the provincial semi-final meeting of the Clare and Cork senior hurling champions postponed until November 17th.

Spanish Point gave Munster golf another reason to cheer at the AIG All-Ireland Cups & Shields National finals when they lifted the Pierce Purcell Shield at Royal Tara Golf Club.