The four semi-final places for the Carlow SHC were decided over the weekend, with holders Mount Leinster Rangers safely through.

Doubts still hang over the ability of champions, Mount Leinster Rangers to complete a three-in-a-row of Carlow SHC titles after they struggled to beat a lacklustre Erin’s Own at Dr Cullen Park on Saturday on a 2-10 to 0-8 scoreline.