THERE was a controversial finish to the second of the Galway SHC semi-finals at Kenny Park, Athenry, with referee Christy Helebert requiring a Garda escort at the end of a heated encounter.

Galway 1-15 Kilkenny 1-14

Galway will boast an unchanged line-up for Sunday's Erin All-Ireland under-21 hurling final against champions Kilkenny.