The challenge now for David Power and his Tipperary minor footballers is to rewrite the history books.

Paul Dunne (Greystones) today became the first player to successfully defend the Irish Boys Amateur Close Championship with a two-stroke victory over Knock’s Colin Fairweather at Bangor Golf Club.

Three players sharing the lead after the opening round of the Irish Boys Amateur Close Championship at Bangor Golf Club today.

Lucan's Richard O'Donovan recorded a fine opening round of 70 to lead after day one of the Irish Boys Amateur Close Championship at Portumna Golf Club.

Brian Geary, Wayne McNamara and Donie Ryan have been added to the Limerick team for Saturday's All-Ireland SHC qualifier against Offaly at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 7pm).

Clare 4-12 Limerick 1-16, Semple Stadium

Limerick senior hurling manager Richie Bennis has decided to keep faith in the same 15 players who overcame Waterford in the semi-final for Sunday's All-Ireland final showdown with Kilkenny (Croke Park, throw-in 3.30pm).

Limerick 5-11 Waterford 2-15, Croke Park

Limerick manager Richie Bennis has opted for a new look starting fifteen for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Waterford at Croke Park (throw-in 4pm).

Mike Fitzgerald, Brian Begley and Sean O'Connor are the three new inclusions in the Limerick team to face Tipperary in Sunday's second Munster SHC semi-final replay, Gaelic Grounds, throw-in 3.30pm.

Four players have shrugged off injuries to be named in the Limerick team to face Tipperary in Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 2pm).

Limerick 3-15 Laois 1-13, Nenagh

Munster coach Declan Kidney will use fit-again Anthony Foley, Anthony Horgan, Federico Pucciariello, and Mossy Lawlor in his first fifteen away to The Ospreys on Saturday.

Limerick manager Richie Bennis has opted to make five changes to his side for Sunday's battle of the bottom sides in NHL Division 1B.

Limerick boss Richie Bennis has made four changes to his team for Sunday's NHL Division 1B tie with Galway (Gaelic Grounds, throw-in 2.30pm).

Having played there during last month's Waterford Crystal Cup, Stephen Lucey will continue to man the full-back role for Limerick's hurlers as they get their National League campaign up and running against Tipperary on Sunday (Nenagh, throw-in 2.30pm).

Ireland manager Jarlath Burns has announced his squad for Tuesday's first ever ladies' International Rules Test against Australia (Breffni Park, throw-in 4.30pm).

Munster coach Declan Kidney will understand how Leinster's Michael Cheika feels ahead of the Magners League visit of Ulster to Musgrave Park on Friday.

Despite the heavy rain, three players, Quentin Carew (Edenderry), Iarlaith Keane (Malahide) and Steffan O’Hara (Co. Sligo) share the lead on one over par 72 following the first round of the inaugural Irish Boys Under 15 Open 36 holes at Balbriggan Golf Club.

Today's scores from the Nissan Irish Boys Amateur Close Championship.

Birr legend Brian Whelahan has been axed from an Offaly side for the first time in his 17-year inter county career.

Limerick 0-18 Waterford 1-19

Dual players Stephen Lucey and Conor Fitzgerald are set to line out with the Limerick hurlers for the first time since their controversial decision to opt out of the panel for Sunday's National Hurling League relegation clash against Waterford at the Gaelic Grounds.

All-Ireland finalists Kilkenny had a wake-up call following their defeat to Clare last weekend and will be keen to make amends in their National Hurling League Division 1A clash against Dublin at Parnell Park today.

Adare goalkeeper Timmy Houlihan has been named in the Limerick hurling team to host Antrim at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday.

Limerick travel to face Wexford today in Division 1B of the National Hurling League, hoping for more league points after picking up their first win of the campaign last weekend.

New Limerick boss Joe McKenna has made three changes from the team that trounced Down last weekend for Sunday's National Hurling League visit to Wexford.

Tipperary host Wexford in Division 1B of the National Hurling League today and boss Ken Hogan has made three changes to the side that defeated Limerick last time out.

Former Clare sub-goalkeeper Ger O'Connell makes his first start for Limerick as they host Down in the National Hurling League at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday.

Two-time All-Ireland-winning goalkeeper John O'Leary has guided Dublin through to this year's ladies decider in his first year in charge, after Fiona Corcoran struck the crucial goal in a 2-14 to 3-8 semi-final win over Kerry in Portlaoise.

Irish international John Kelly will make his first appearance in the red of Munster for their Celtic League examination by Connacht at Musgrave Park on Saturday evening (8.05pm).

Neath-Swansea Ospreys 34 Munster 17

Prop Frank Roche and second row Shane O'Connor have been added as the two changes to the Munster side that faced Newcastle Falcons for their Celtic League opener at the Neath/Swansea Ospreys on Friday night (7.05pm).

MOST of the attention in the hurling championship this weekend is on the Munster final in Thurles. But there are also two key qualifiers this evening, in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick.

The Ireland U21 squad from which the team and replacements to play against Scotland U21 prior to the Scotland v Barbarians game on Saturday, May 22 at Murrayfield has been named.

FT: Galway 3-15 Limerick 1-10, Pearse Stadium.

HT: Galway 0-07 Limerick 0-08, Pearse Stadium.

Limerick's wonderkid Andrew O'Shaughnessy is back in the Shannonsiders' lineup for Sunday's NHL clash with Galway.

Dublin 4-21 Offaly 2-6

Leaders Cork Constitution are already guaranteed a home draw in the All Ireland semi-final and they will bring an under-strength side to relegation threatened Lansdowne.

DEFENDING champions Kilkenny have named an unchanged team from the side which beat Clare for Sunday's Allianz NHL clash with Dublin at Nowlan Park.

IRELAND U21 33 ITALY U21 0

IRELAND U21 14 ITALY U21 0