“The record is not something we have brought up or even discussed,” said Na Piarsaigh manager Shane O’Neil after their Munster semi-final win over Blackrock.

Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) 3-17 Loughmore-Castleiney (Tipperary) 2-18

Loughgiel took Ulster SHC silverware; Limerick's Na Piarsaigh advanced to an AIB Munster semi-final, while Clara and St. Brendan's were crowned Kilkenny and Kerry champions respectively following today's hurling action.

UCC issued a powerful statement of intent in their opening Fitzgibbon Cup Group D clash in freezing conditions at the Mardyke last night as they crushed the challenge of DCU.

A BLISTERING start provided the springboard for a second group stage victory for reigning Harty Cup champions De La Salle College at the expense of Our Lady’s CBS (Templemore) at New Inn yesterday.