Johnny Pilkington will return from work commitments in France in time for Birr's Leinster club final with O'Loughlin Gaels on Sunday.

Birr 0-15 Athenry 0-6

Birr star Brian Whelahan is rated as "extremely doubtful" for Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final clash with Athenry after a freak domestic injury.

Cork 2-21 Birr 1-17 Brendan Larkin NEW Cork coach Donal O’Grady has pledged to give every hurler on the pre-season panel the opportunity to prove himself.