Strong first half was key says Mulrooney

A hat-trick of first-half goals helped carry Kilkenny into the Bord Gais All-Ireland Under 21 Hurling final, and Cats boss Richie Mulrooney was thankful of his sides good start.

Six weeks after their Leinster final triumph Kilkenny faced into a last-four clash against competition debutants Galway this afternoon.