The decision to hold the upcoming Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship final in Thurles has been branded 'a total disgrace' by Antrim U-21 manager Kevin Ryan.

The Antrim Under-21 hurlers' stunning All-Ireland semi-final win over 1/80 favourites Wexford yesterday even left their own manager Kevin Ryan admittedly 'shocked' and 'amazed'.

There are no major injury worries in the Antrim camp ahead of their Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland Under-21 hurling semi-final against Tipperary in Tullamore this Saturday (throw-in 4pm).