Tipperary and University of Limerick got their Waterford Crystal Cup campaigns off to winning starts this afternoon.

The country's largest mortgage lender Permanent TSB has said it has initiated legal proceedings against 1,600 mortgage holders.

Kilkenny and Waterford have revealed their teams for tomorrow night's All-Ireland SHC third phase qualifier at Semple Stadium (throw-in 7pm).

Under-21 players Paudie Prendergast, Jamie Barron and Jake Dillon will make their senior Championship debuts for Waterford against Clare in Sunday's Munster SHC quarter-final at Semple Stadium (throw-in 4pm).

Waterford 0-12 Galway 0-15

UL and Kerry advanced to the quarter-finals of the Waterford Crystal Cup following wins over Waterford and IT Tralee respectively this afternoon.

The Waterford hurlers face into the new season without their two first choice midfielders from last summer's Championship, Stephen Molumphy and Philip Mahony.

Shane O'Sullivan will be a notable absentee for Waterford when they meet Clare in their Munster SHC semi-final showdown on June 17.

Davy Fitzgerald has named his Waterford side for Sunday's Munster Senior Hurling final against Tipperary in Pairc Ui Caoimh.

Managers Davy Fitzgerald and Donal O'Grady have confirmed their starting line-ups for Sunday's Munster SHC semi-final between Waterford and Limerick at Semple Stadium (throw-in 4pm).

Tipperary lead the nominations list for the 2010 GAA Vodafone All-Star Hurling team with 14 of the Premier County's All-Ireland winning side making the shortlist.

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald has made no personnel changes for Sunday's All-Ireland SHC semi-final against Tipperary at Croke Park (throw-in 3.30pm).

Dan and Maurice Shanahan will start their first Munster SHC match together when the pair feature for Waterford in the Bank Holiday Monday semi-final against Clare at Semple Stadium (throw-in 3pm).

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Tipperary 1-19 Waterford 2-16

UCC 32 Ballynahinch 10

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Stephen Molumphy has been named at centre-forward in the Waterford team to face Tipperary in Sunday's Munster SHC final (Semple Stadium, throw-in 4pm), although doubts remain over the Ballyduff Upper clubman's fitness.

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald and his selectors have named an unchanged team for Sunday's eagerly anticipated GAA Hurling All-Ireland senior final against reigning champions Kilkenny (throw-in 3.30pm).

Aidan Kearney and Kevin Moran have been drafted into the Waterford team for Sunday's GAA Hurling All-Ireland senior championship semi-final against Tipperary at Croke Park (throw-in 3.30pm).

Recently-appointed Waterford boss Davy Fitzgerald has named his team for his championship debut as an inter-county manager tomorrow, when the Deise take on Antrim at Walsh Park (throw-in 2pm).

Waterford IT 1-29 Limerick IT 1-24, Cork IT (after two periods of extra-time)

Waterford captain Paul Flynn has failed in his bid to be fit to start Sunday's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final against Tipperary (Croke Park, throw-in 4pm).

Ballygunner forward Shane O'Sullivan has forced his way into the Waterford side for Sunday's NHL Division 1A test against All-Ireland champions Cork (Pairc Ui Rinn, throw-in 2.30pm).

THE Lismore duo of Allstar Dan Shanahan and Dave Bennett have been left out of Waterford side for Sunday's Allianz NHL opener against Wexford at Dungarvan.

Cork and Waterford lock horns at Semple Stadium today as the All-Ireland champions bid to dethrone the provincial champions, but the Decies could line out without their two most influential players.

Waterford hurling manager Justin McCarthy has left two vacancies in his line-up for Sunday's clash against All-Ireland champions Cork at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Neighbours and great rivals Kilkenny and Waterford go head to head in the first of the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals at Croke Park today.

Justin McCarthy's Waterford will see two changes to the side that defeated Cork in the Munster final for Sunday's All-Ireland quarter-final with champions Kilkenny at Croke Park.

A man accused of membership of the Real IRA in Limerick drove into Co Tipperary to collect drainage rods, he told the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today.

A man accused of Real IRA membership in Limerick has been acquitted on firearms and ammunition offences after the Special Criminal Court in Dublin said it could not convict on mere suspicion.

A 34-year-old Limerick man was jailed for five years by the Special Criminal Court in Dublin today for firearms and ammunition offences.

SETANTA Ó'hAILPÍN will tomorrow complete one of Aussie Rules' most amazing transformations when he makes his debut for the AFL's Carlton Blues.

Na Piarsaigh 1-6 Dohenys 1-4

Australian Rules club Carlton has confirmed they are ready to offer Cork dual star Setanta Ó hAilpín a contract to play professionally down under.

WATERFORD hurling manager Justin McCarthy and fellow selectors Nicky Cashin, Seamie Hannon and Kevin Ryan will announce a training panel for the 2004 National League campaign this week.

TO the average teenager, turning 18 signifies independence, privileges, new beginnings and fresh opportunities. For Shane O’Sullivan, it signals the end of all that.

Offaly have injury worries surrounding four players ahead of Sunday's Leinster SFC derby clash with Laois at O'Moore Park.

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