Laois and Kilkenny to contest final after securing wins

Laois and Kilkenny will contest the Bord Gais Energy Leinster Under-21 Hurling final on July 11 after securing semi-final wins tonnight.

At Dr. Cullen Park, Laois registered a slender 0-15 to 0-14 victory over Carlow with Stephen Maher scoring eight points for the O'Moore youngsters.