Prolific Dunne helps Cats storm past Laois and into semis

Leinster U20 HC wrap: Four-goal cameo helps Kilkenny guarantee top spot and safe passage into last four while Galway draw with Offaly 

ON FIRE: Gearoid Dunne of Kilkenny. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Gearoid Dunne hit the net four times as Kilkenny came from behind in wind-battered Portlaoise to storm through to the Leinster U-20 HC semi-finals.

The visitors, who hit Wexford for 4-21 in Round 1 of Leinster's Tier 1, Group 2, overcame Laois this time by 6-14 to 1-13. In doing so, they guaranteed themselves top spot in their group and progression to a May 15 semi-final.