Clubs geared up for battle on all fronts at Carton House

After a series of outstanding matches throughout the provinces, the way has now been largely paved for the national finals of the AIG Irish Cups and Shields at the O’Meara Course, Carton House, Kildare next month, (September 20-23).

The Senior Cup remains the most coveted of the five inter-club titles and once again there is sure to be an exciting battle in a tournament that dates back to 2000 when the first winners were Dublin University.

Limerick and Galway, champions on four and two occasions respectively, have qualified in Munster and Connacht while the Leinster and Ulster representatives will be decided over the next two weekends at Malahide and Malone.