Ballaghaderreen 1-09 Ballintubber 0-04

Noel Hickey replaces injured JJ Delaney in the only Kilkenny change from the team that beat Dublin for tomorrow’s Leinster final against Galway.

Anthony Cunningham was left feeling distinctly “black and amber” after a weekend to forget was completed by a trouncing in Nowlan Park yesterday.

NOT quite a west Cork derby to savour at Skibbereen on Saturday, Ilen Rovers never coming close to the quality they produced in the thrilling opening round loss to Carbery Rangers.

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.

Top Galway hurling star Ger Farragher is being given every opportunity to line out in the Allianze NHL final.

Loughrea 1-11 Cushendall 0-9

Munster 1-16 Connacht 2-17

Galway manager Conor Hayes has made two changes in personnel and a number of positional switches for tomorrow's NHL Division 1B clash with Limerick (Pearse Stadium, throw-in 2.30pm).

WATERFORD make one change from the team that narrowly defeated Wexford for tomorrow’s NHL clash with All-Ireland champions Cork at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Group One leaders Galway have made two changes for tomorrow's televised All-Ireland SHC qualifier tie against Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds (throw-in 7pm).

TYRONE have named an unchanged team for Sunday’s Ulster final clash with Armagh at Croke Park.

MORE than a decade after watching twin brother Michael establish himself on the Galway hurling team, Liam Donoghue is all the more conscious of making the most of his time at the top level.

Galway 0-07 Kilkenny 1-09

Three years ago, Kilkenny lined up against Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Galway coach Conor Hayes has named an unchanged side from that which beat Down in their All-Ireland qualifer for Sunday's clash with All-Ireland champions Kilkenny.

Dave Keane will lead the Limerick U-21s out in the All-Ireland final on Sunday despite being named senior boss last night.