Midleton CBS 3-8 Thurles CBS 0-16

Midleton CBS 2-13 Our Lady’s, Templemore 2-8

Glanmire CC 2-9 St Brogan's VS 2-6

Knockainey 4-10 Patrickswell 1-12

BRIAN Kerr stressed last night how invaluable a good start against Germany would be for his Republic of Ireland U17’s tonight as they head into one of the most challenging groups imaginable in the Euro Championship qualifiers.