Champions Celbridge are on course for a fourth successive Kildare SHC crown after beating Ardclough in a remarkable semi-final replay.

Adrian McAndrew has been drafted into the Kildare team for Sunday's Christy Ring Cup final against Westmeath (Croke Park, throw-in 12.15pm).

GARDAÍ ruled out foul play yesterday in a house fire which left a father of seven and a woman dead.

Westmeath 2-15 Kildare 0-07

Andrew Mitchell emerged as his side's saviour as he finished with a personal tally of 1-08 to send Kildare crashing out of the Guinness Leinster Senior Hurling Championship at Mullingar.