Galway just scramble through to Barton Shield Final

Galway will contest the AIG Barton Shield Final for the second successive year after a one-hole win over hosts Carton House in yesterday’s semi-final.

As is tradition, the Barton Shield kicked off the AIG Cups and Shields Finals on Wednesday morning at the start of the biggest week of the year in the club calendar. And Galway were first to secure their place in the final, where they play former champions Warrenpoint from Co Down.

It was also a good day for Dublin club Castle, as they beat Tralee to reach the final of the AIG Junior Cup. Castle battle it out with Ulster champions Lurgan, who defeated Athenry for the title.