Player of the Year awards have also been named for the Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nickey Rackard, and Lory Meagher Cups.

Laois 3-25 Meath 2-13: Laois manager Eamonn Kelly admitted he couldn’t recall a better midfield display than Paddy Purcell’s in Navan.

A 5-16 to 1-11 win for London, over Carlow, was the big story in Division 2A of the Allianz hurling league yesterday.

Dublin took off in the second half to book their place against Meath in the Leinster MFC final in convincing fashion.

The Ireland senior and U-21 squads have been named for this Saturday's Hurling-Shinty international matches at Croke Park and Ratoath respectively.