Three first-half goals laid the foundations for a comprehensive victory for Kilkenny side Conahy Shamrocks against Derry’s Eoghan Rua at Inniskeen.

THERE will be new Leinster Under 21 hurling champions this season after Dublin’s sensational win over hat-trick seeking Kilkenny in last night’s semi-final at Nowlan Park.

TWO years ago Antrim came within two points of defeating Limerick in the All-Ireland MHC semi-final. Last year Galway were fortunate to survive against them by four points in a quarter-final.