Doubts still hang over the ability of champions, Mount Leinster Rangers to complete a three-in-a-row of Carlow SHC titles after they struggled to beat a lacklustre Erin’s Own at Dr Cullen Park on Saturday on a 2-10 to 0-8 scoreline.

Donegal received an unexpected ticket boost with Tyrone returning 1,000 unsold tickets for Sunday’s Ulster SFC quarter-final.

Donegal 1-14 Armagh 2-9

The Carlow County Board have announced the appointment of Jim Greene as their senior hurling manager for next year, following a board meeting.

Shane Kavanagh and Sean McMahon have both been promoted to the Carlow starting XV for Sunday's Christy Ring Cup final against Antrim (Croke Park, throw-in 2pm).

GALWAY under 21 hurling manager John Hardiman makes light of the fact that his side go into this afternoon's All-Ireland semi-final against Wexford in Thurles (3.30 pm) without a championship game played.