Antrim 5-13 Carlow 1-07

CARLOW captain Robbie Foley texted manager Eoin Garvey before their Christy Ring Cup semi-final against Down to tell him he was sure they would beat the Ulster side.

Malachy Dallas will hope to cover over the cracks left by the injured Liam Watson for Antrim's tilt at Christy Ring Cup glory on Sunday (Croke Park, throw-in 2pm).

New Antrim manager Jim McKernan wants retired midfielder Jim Connolly to go back on his decision to quit the inter-county hurling.