Hurling enthusiasts from all over the country will flock to Stillorgan on Saturday week - September 1 - for a hurling event that will kick start this year's All-Ireland Hurling finals weekend - the AIB Kilmacud Crokes All-Ireland Hurling Sevens.

Dublin Under-21 hurling manager Sean Lane has a full squad to choose from for Saturday evening's All-Ireland U-21HC semi-final against Derry at Newry's Páirc Esler (throw-in 6pm).

Tommy Naughton is to continue as manager of the Dublin senior hurlers into next season, after being ratified for another year by the Dublin County Board.