“You just can’t beat games.”

Over 1000 competitors swam, biked and ran their way through the ‘Hell Of The West’ triathlon in Kilkee last weekend - the 30th edition of the event. The race began with a 1500m sea swim around Kilkee Bay, a 44 km bike along sections of the Wild Atlantic Way before a tough 10km run to finish.

Thomas Codd and Murty Dempsey have been chosen to assist new Wexford senior hurling manager Liam Dunne for his first season in charge.

LOUGHREA’S St Brigid’s completed a stunning year at All-Ireland vocational hurling level when their senior side pipped Roscrea CC by two points in a thrilling SAHC final in Semple Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

LIMERICK will be without team captain Tommy Stack for their make-or-break Allianz National Football League clash with Armagh at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday.