Defending All-Ireland champions, St Kieran’s College wrapped-up a hat-trick of victories in the Leinster Colleges SAHC and collected their 51st title when beating city rival Kilkenny CBS in a thrilling final.

It was only in the final minutes of this exciting Leinster Colleges SAHC semi-final at Dr Cullen Park, Carlow yesterday that All-Ireland champions St Kieran’s hit four unanswered points to book a provincial final place against Kilkenny CBS.

SIX unanswered points in the final 10 minutes steered St Kieran’s to another Leinster trophy after they came from behind to deny a gallant St Brendan’s, Birr at Balinakill yesterday.

Kilkenny 1-21 Tipperary 2-16

TWELVE months ago Kilkenny ousted Tipperary by eight points in the All-Ireland MHC semi-final and all the signs point to a repeat when the sides convene for another minor hurling showdown in Croke Park tomorrow at noon.

Tipperary 0-20 Wexford 0-19

TIPPERARY made no mistake at the second attempt, handing out a 12-point drubbing to defending champions Cork in the Munster ESB MHC semi-final replay at Thurles last night.

Tipperary 2-21 Cork 1-12

Both Cork and Tipperary managements have announced their sides ahead of tomorrow's Munster Minor Hurling Championship semi-final replay at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

GAA chiefs yesterday announced that the country’s lesser lights are set to take centre stage in Croke Park on July 4th, with the fixing of the Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cup deciders.

TIPPERARY duo Eoin and Paul Kelly are both ruled out of Sunday’s Allianz NHL final clash with Kilkenny.

Ballingarry 1-15 Mullinahone 1-14

Dublin have drafted Kilmacud Crokes star Conor Murphy into midfield ahead of their All-Ireland U-21 football final clash with Galway on Sunday.

Tommy Lyons' cubs roared fearlessly into the All-Ireland Under-21 final at Cavan, where their power and teamwork proved too hot for the outclassed defending champions.