IT WAS billed as the game of the round between two former champions, but this Harty Cup first-round clash at Cahir yesterday never got off the ground, as Thurles CBS eased their way to victory.

THE Leinster Council is to investigate the controversial transfer of Thomas Walsh from Carlow to Wicklow.

CLARE have left a vacancy on their team for Sunday’s Bank of Ireland Munster SFC clash with Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds.

Louth 4-11 Waterford 0-5