“IT’S not enjoyment, it’s relief!”

KILMALLOCK’S pursuit of a first Limerick SHC crown in 16 years remains on track after they produced a powerful second-half display to see off Na Piarsaigh in yesterday’s semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds.

All the team details for the opening weekend of the 2007/8 AIB League.

Garryspillane 2-15 Kilmallock 2-12

Kilmallock 2-15 Patrickswell 1-16

Galway retained their All-Ireland minor title – the county’s seventh in all – with a well-judged 3-13 to 0-17 final triumph over Limerick in today's Croke Park curtain-raiser.

While their seniors will be up against it to claim the Liam McCarthy Cup later this afternoon, Galway's minor hurlers looked primed for success in their All-Ireland final joust with Limerick (Croke Park, throw-in 1.30pm).

Limerick manager Timmy O'Connor has made one adjustment to his side ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland minor hurling final against Galway at Croke Park (throw-in 1.30pm).

LIMERICK minor hurling team manager Tim O’Connor acknowledges that they may be carrying a heavy weight of expectation into tomorrow’s Munster final showdown against Cork as 21 years have passed since they were last crowned champions.

CHAMPIONS Cork make two changes from the side which defeated Kerry for tonight’s Munster MHC semi-final against Waterford at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7pm).

Coláiste Iosaef (Kilmallock) 4-10 Doon CBS 1-13