CASTLEHAVEN clubman Michael Hurley put Cork IT to the sword with a sensational exhibition of point scoring – he hit a total of 0-12, half of his tally coming from open play - as Pat Critchley's side emerged worthy six point victors of this fast-flowing Sigerson Cup 2nd round tie at the IT Carlow grounds last night.

Monaghan bagged two precious Allianz League points as they came away from Kerry with a win for the second time in a row this afternoon.

Concerns that James O'Donoghue has done further damage to the right shoulder he had surgery on last November overshadowed this comprehensive Kerry All-Ireland quarter-final victory.

Kerry were once again left hanging onto their Division 1 for dear life in Omagh but a draw was enough to see them save their skins.

Tipperary made easy work of Limerick to line up a Munster football semi-final against Cork in three weeks' time, but the refereeing of the black card rules still remains a major talking point.

Kerry 0-15 Cavan 0-9

Dr Crokes defender Fionn Fitzgerald will make his Championship debut for Kerry in Sunday's Munster SFC quarter-final against Tipperary at Fitzgerald Stadium (throw-in 2pm).

Mayo 0-15 Kerry 1-6

Monaghan 1-13 Cork 2-7

Waterford 0-17 Dublin 0-13

Louth 2-17 Monaghan 1-13

Mayo 1-13 Cork 0-14, Castlebarr, Allianz Football League

Cork 3-17 Down 0-15

KERRY’s Paul Galvin could be ready for a return to Sigerson Cup action — at the ripe old age of 30!

Three players sharing the lead after the opening round of the Irish Boys Amateur Close Championship at Bangor Golf Club today.

Both Kerry and Tipperary teams have been announced for Sunday's ESB Munster Minor Football final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.

Lucan's Richard O'Donovan recorded a fine opening round of 70 to lead after day one of the Irish Boys Amateur Close Championship at Portumna Golf Club.

Cork manager Gerald McCarthy has given under-fire full-back Diarmuid O'Sullivan a vote of confidence by naming him in his team for Sunday's GAA Hurling All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny (throw-in 4pm).

Cork manager Gerald McCarthy has made one change to his team to face Clare in Sunday's GAA All-Ireland senior hurling championship quarter-final at Semple Stadium (throw-in 4pm).

Defensive duo Ronan Curran and Sean Og O'hAilpin have recovered from their respective injuries to be named in the Cork team for Saturday's GAA All-Ireland SHC fourth phase qualifier against Galway (Semple Stadium, throw-in 7pm).

Cork manager Gerald McCarthy has made five changes to his team - two in defence and three in attack - for Saturday's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Dublin (Pairc Ui Chaoimh, throw-in 5pm).

Cork 1-16 Kerry 1-11

Darragh O Se and Killian Young have both recovered from injury to take their places in the Kerry team for Sunday's Munster SFC final against Cork (Pairc Ui Chaoimh, throw-in 2pm).

Cork will line out with two championship debutants in their attack when they take on Tipperary in Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final (Pairc Ui Chaoimh, throw-in 2.15pm).

There are 31 other footballing counties in Ireland in more need of some silverware than Kerry but manager Pat O’Shea has maintained Kerry's dominance since his rise to the hotseat and now scoring difference stands between the Kingdom and a national league final.

All Star midfielder Darragh O'Sé is to make his first start of the season for Kerry having been named in the Kingdom side for Saturday's NFL Division 1A meeting with Laois (Portlaoise, throw-in 7pm).

2007 All Star defender Tomas O'Se has been drafted into the Kerry team for tomorrow night's NFL Division 1 clash with Tyrone in Tralee, throw-in 7pm.

CORK 2-11 TIPPERARY 3-14

Cork manager Gerald McCarthy has kept faith with the team that drew with Waterford last weekend and named an unchanged side for this Sunday's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final replay with Waterford, Croke Park, throw-in 4pm.

Corner backs Shane O'Neill and Brian Murphy, as well as midfielder Tom Kenny, have been recalled to the Cork team for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final against Waterford at Croke Park (throw-in 4pm).

Dethroned Munster champions Cork have made two enforced changes to their defence for tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Offaly (Pairc Um Chaoimh, throw-in 3pm).

With their suspensions having expired last weekend, the 'Semplegate' trio of Donal Og Cusack, Diarmuid O'Sullivan and Sean Og O hAilpin have been recalled to the Cork team for Saturday's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Dublin (Parnell Park, throw-in 3.30pm).

Tommy Griffin and Declan Quill have failed to make the Kerry starting team for the Kingdom's Munster SFC semi-final showdown with Waterford on Sunday (Dungarvan, throw-in 2pm).

Neil Ronan has been kept in reserve by Cork manager Gerald McCarthy for Sunday's Munster SHC opener against Clare (Semple Stadium, throw-in 2pm).

Cork's starting fifteen for Sunday's NHL Division 1A encounter with Clare will have more of a championship look about it thanks to the inclusion of Sean Óg Ó hAilpín and John Gardiner.

Cloyne clubman Diarmuid O'Sullivan has been restored to his regular full-back position in the Cork team to face Wexford this Sunday.

Former Hurler of the Year John Gardiner has been named in the Cork starting line-up for Sunday's mouth-watering NHL Division 1A clash with Waterford (Walsh Park, throw-in 2.30pm).

Cork manager Gerald McCarthy's plan to use a blend of old and new for the NHL campaign will get its first airing on Sunday, with Bishopstown's Patrick Cronin and Eoghan Murphy of Erin's Own both set to make their senior debuts.

Details of the Cork senior hurling panel for the forthcoming National League campaign have been released and last year's captain Pat Mulcahy has not made the squad.

Tipperary came from behind to beat Munster champions Cork this afternoon and lift the Waterford Crystal Cup for the first time.

Despite the heavy rain, three players, Quentin Carew (Edenderry), Iarlaith Keane (Malahide) and Steffan O’Hara (Co. Sligo) share the lead on one over par 72 following the first round of the inaugural Irish Boys Under 15 Open 36 holes at Balbriggan Golf Club.

Cork manager John Allen has named the same team for next Sunday’s Guinness All-Ireland SHC final that beat Waterford in the semis.

Today's scores from the Nissan Irish Boys Amateur Close Championship.

Cork manager John Allen has named an unchanged team for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Munster rivals Waterford (Croke Park, throw-in 4pm).