All-Ireland pennants are very hard to come by so Charleville were overjoyed when they claimed their second win in the AIG Pierce Purcell Shield since 2006 with a heart-stopping 3-2 over Castlebar at a wet and windy Westport.

THE Irish Examiner Dr Harty Cup is hotting up with a number of crucial ties during the coming week.

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