Finals beckon for top clubs

HOLDERS Carbery Rangers put their title on the line when they play Inniskeen (Monaghan) in the All-Ireland Club IFC semi-final at Portlaoise on Sunday (2.30pm).

It's been non-stop for the West Cork club since losing the junior All-Ireland final three years ago, and club official James Hubbert is hoping there is still something left in the tank.

"The fact that the All-Ireland semi-final is being played at least a month earlier this year isn't helping the cause," said James. "We would have preferred a longer break to charge the batteries.