THERE was a controversial finish to the second of the Galway SHC semi-finals at Kenny Park, Athenry, with referee Christy Helebert requiring a Garda escort at the end of a heated encounter.

Loughrea 1-11 Cushendall 0-9

St Kieran’s, Kilkenny 3-20, St Raphael’s, Loughrea 1-6