Limerick sharpshooter Kevin Downes is a major doubt for his side's All-Ireland Under-21 HC semi-final against Galway at Semple Stadium on Saturday.

The personal accolades continue to flow for the Tipperary hurlers, with Séamus Hennessy selected as the Bord Gáis Energy Breaking Through Player of the Year, following his displays in the 2010 Under-21 Hurling Championship.

Lorrha & Dorrha clubman Ciaran Hough has been named in the Tipperary side for tonight's All-Ireland U-21 Hurling Championship final against Galway in Thurles (throw-in 7pm).

After the devastation of their loss 12 months ago, Tipperary boss John Evans was ecstatic at the final whistle last night in Austin Stack Park after securing the county’s first ever Munster U-21 football crown.

The Munster under-21 hurling final has ended in controversy, with Tipperary clinching victory over Clare thanks to a contentious last-minute free.

Clare GAA supporters vented their fury at match officials at Cusack Park tonight as the Banner's quest for a first Munster U-21 hurling title ended in controversy.

Defender John Lee believes the bond of friendship and evident strength in depth in the current Galway team has his side ideally placed to step up their quest for All-Ireland Under-21 hurling championship glory this weekend.

John Meyler believes his side can upset the odds against Kilkenny. He spoke to Diarmuid O’Flynn.

Waterford 0-10 Cork 1-20

Tipperary won their first match at the Under-21 grade since 2001, beating Clare 5-8 to 0-7 in Kilmallock this afternoon, to ease through to the Cadbury's Munster U-21 football championship final.

Cork 4-8 Tipperary 0-13

COLM COOPER is a doubtful starter for Kerry’s Bank of Ireland senior football championship semi-final with Derry on Sunday week.

THE facial expressions of the two managers told their own stories.