Portumna claim Connacht Championship
Portumna have claimed the Connacht Hurling Championship, thrashing Mayo's Ballina James Stephens 6-23 to 0-07 at Athleague.
Birr have beaten defending All Ireland champions Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-13 to 1-10 at Nowlan Park.
Meanwhile, at Parnell Park Ballyboden, St Enda's have beaten Camross.
In the Munster Hurling semi finals they have finished Loughmore-Castleiney 1-15 Adare 1-10 and Tulla 2-13 Ballyduff Upper 0-14.



