Antrim 1-17 London 2-7

Laois launched their bid to reach the Leinster SHC quarter-finals with a comeback victory over Westmeath at Cusack Park this afternoon.

Former player Tom Dempsey is unhappy with what he believes is the one-sided nature of heavy criticism aimed at Wexford following last Saturday’s controversial Leinster SHC quarter-final replay against Dublin.

Lee Chin has ample experience of cutting things fine from his time as a barber in Wexford Town, but the dual player must have found time at a premium over the hectic past weekend.

The Dublin hurlers may have had the edge on Wexford in their previous two meetings this season, but David 'Dotsy' O'Callaghan knows that Championship hurling often brings out the best in the men from the sunny South East.

Clare senior hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald will give championship debuts to four players in Sunday’s Munster SHC quarter-final against Waterford in Thurles (throw-in 4pm).

Former captain and free-taker Diarmuid 'Gizzy' Lyng has been ruled out of Wexford's plans for this summer's Hurling Championship.

A comprehensive ten-point win for the hot favourites in this Leinster SHC quarter-final in Mullingar yesterday but a whopping 4-12 conceded to the underdogs.

For Saturday's Leinster SHC quarter-final against Dublin, the Laois hurlers are unchanged from the side which beat Carlow a fortnight ago.

Cyril Donnellan knows Galway can’t depend solely on Joe Canning if they are to pick up some championship silverware this year.

The draws for the preliminary and first phase matches in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship qualifiers were made today.

THE pressure to introduce Hawk-Eye into the GAA championships intensified yesterday after Dublin were awarded a point that clearly went wide in their Leinster SHC quarter-final win over Offaly.

DUBLIN boss Anthony Daly and captain Johnny McCaffrey admitted they feared a repeat of last year’s late qualifier defeat by Antrim after Offaly reduced their lead to two points in the 68th minute of yesterday’s Leinster SHC quarter-final.

Defenders Maurice O'Brien and Oisin Gough will start for Dublin in tomorrow's Leinster SHC quarter-final against Offaly at Croke Park (throw-in 2pm).

DUBLIN County Board chairman Andy Kettle has claimed Anthony Daly’s hurlers saved the GAA’s bacon following the Leinster rugby team’s qualification for the Heineken Cup final on Saturday.

Kilkenny's O'Loughlin Gaels and Raharney of Westmeath earned AIB Leinster SHC quarter-finals wins this afternoon, while in Munster, the hurlers of Kilmallock also claimed a semi-final berth.

ROSCOMMON boss Fergal O’Donnell has drafted David Casey into his side for Sunday afternoon’s Connacht SFC semi-final against Leitrim in Dr Hyde Park, in the only change from last month’s quarter-final win over London.

EXPERIENCED defender Ronan Fallon has quit Dublin’s senior hurling panel.

David 'Dotsy' O'Callaghan is set to start against Laois in tomorrow's Leinster SHC quarter-final clash at Nowlan Park (throw-in 3.30pm).

FOOTBALLER of the year Paul Galvin has missed out on a place in the Kerry starting 15 for Sunday’s Munster SFC semi-final against Cork in Fitzgerald Stadium due to an ankle injury.

DUBLIN attacker David Treacy has been ruled out of next Sunday’s Leinster SHC quarter-final against Laois with a hamstring injury while David O’Callaghan is rated ‘40/60 against’ to prove his fitness in time for the Nowlan Park clash.

Offaly 2-26 Antrim 3-16 (after extra-time)

GALWAY star Joe Canning yesterday revealed that his older brother Ollie is winning his battle to regain fitness ahead of next Saturday night’s Leinster SHC quarter-final against Wexford in Nowlan Park.

Championship debutant Thomas McCann will lead the Antrim attack for Sunday's Leinster SHC quarter-final showdown with Offaly at Parnell Park (throw-in 3.30pm).

An unprecedented number of injuries forced manager John McIntyre to postpone last night's training session for the Galway Senior hurlers.

GALWAY boss John McIntyre declared himself ‘thrilled’ with his side’s performance in last night’s Allianz NHL Division 1 final at Semple Stadium.

Wexford 0-13 Offaly 1-13

Leo Smith will lead the Westmeath attack against Dublin in Sunday's Leinster SHC quarter-final clash at Portlaoise (throw-in 3.50pm).

Niall Corcoran, Simon Lambert and Justin Burke will all make their championship debuts for Dublin in Sunday's Leinster SHC quarter-final clash with Westmeath (Portlaoise, throw-in 3.50pm).

Laois manager Damien Fox has named an unchanged team for Sunday's Leinster SHC quarter-final against Offaly (Tullamore, throw-in 3.30pm).

Dublin manager Tommy Naughton has drafted David Sweeney and Alan McCrabbe into his side for Saturday's All-Ireland SHC relegation play-off against Westmeath (Tullamore, throw-in 2pm).

Ger O'Meara has been included in the Dublin starting XV for Saturday night's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Offaly (Parnell Park, throw-in 7pm).

WHEN Westmeath defeated Dublin in the Leinster SHC quarter-final three weeks ago, one wise head claimed there was only one crucial difference between the teams.

Offaly 2-12 Laois 0-08

Offaly 2-23 Laois 1-15