LIMERICK’S unblemished record in their new environs of Division 2 of the Allianz NHL was maintained at the Gaelic Grounds yesterday and they remain on course for the lucrative rewards of promotion and a final placing.

CORK County Board have called for fair play after All-Ireland-winning captain Graham Canty was snubbed for a trip to America on St Patrick’s Day.

Laois 0-20 Antrim 0-16

LAOIS easily defeated a very poor and lethargic Westmeath side in this Hurling League Division 2 opening round game at Cusack Park, Mullingar, yesterday.

GALWAY may have their work cut out with Colm Cooper at Pearse Stadium tomorrow, but Joe Kernan’s side will have another dangerous Dr Crokes corner-forward to contend with too.

Laois 1-15 Kildare 0-8, O'Moore Park, Portlaoise

Limerick 0-20 Laois 1-14

Laois manager Niall Rigney has kept faith with the side which beat Antrim for this Saturday's All-Ireland SHC Phase 3 qualifier against Limerick at Semple Stadium (throw-in 5pm).

Galway 5-29 Laois 0-17

It is the day of reckoning for Leinster hurling - a new dawn as Galway enter the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship today for the first time.