GAA – Tipp and Cork go head-to-head in crunch Munster SHC clash while Donegal and Down face off in Ulster SFC
Munster SHC round 2
Waterford 2-23 Clare 0-21 (full-time) RTE
4.0: Cork v Tipperary RTE
Leinster SFC semi-finals
Louth 1-18 Kildare 0-18 (full-time) GAA+
Meath v Dublin, Portlaoise GAA+
Ulster SFC semi-final
Down 0-7 Donegal 1-12 (half-time) BBC
Leinster SHC Round 2
Kilkenny 2-30 Antrim 2-12 (full-time)
Joe McDonagh Cup
Carlow 3-27 Kerry 0-17 (full-time)
Nickey Rackard Cup
Roscommon 1-15 Armagh 0-15 (full-time)
4 minutes ago
Frank Roche in O'Connor Park:
Delirium for Louth, despair for Kildare. Ger Brennan's men conspired to win this must-not-lose Leinster SFC semi-final at Tullamore thanks to a late scoring burst, leaving the Lilywhites to lament not just what happened but the how and why of this galling defeat.
For Brian Flanagan's shattered troops, the Tailteann Cup now beckons for the second straight summer. They can only hope it proves a more fulfilling engagement than last year's off-Broadway finale to Glenn Ryan's reign.
For Louth, a third consecutive Leinster final looms on Sunday week – something the county hasn't achieved since 1914.
But, once the initial thrill fades, they will wonder how they quite managed it.
Kildare lost despite a whirlwind start (they led by 0-8 to 0-2 after 15 minutes, having converted eight of their opening nine attempts) and despite dominating possession for large tracts of the second half.
Yet despite all that, they trailed by four at half-time – 1-11 to 0-10 – after a succession of errors allowed Louth to get a foothold before the winners struck for a crucial goal just before the hooter.
Peter Lynch's foot pass initiated that move, with returning All-Star Craig Lennon winning possession on the turn and releasing Kieran McArdle. His handpass across the goalmouth was fisted home by Conall McKeever. Kildare protested over a square ball; TV replays suggested it was a borderline call when the final pass was made, but referee Brendan Griffin allowed the goal to stand after consulting with his umpires.
Onto the second half, where Louth were still holding onto a four-point lead after Ryan Burns struck for his third point in the 49th minute.
From there on, however, Kildare's stranglehold on possession gradually told on the scoreboard with Alex Beirne and Darragh Kirwan delivering key scores to allow them to draw level by the 61st minute.
The brilliant Lennon, with his fourth point, restored Louth's lead only for Colm Dalton to counter. With the game still deadlocked, Beirne almost struck for a 65th minute goal but his first-time shot in a crowded goalmouth flashed wide.
That enabled Louth to push for home, thanks to aspo McArdle point and an inspirational two-pointer from midfielder Tommy Durnin. A late sequence of Kildare '45', after the hooter, failed to deliver an equalising goal and Louth, somehow, march on.
16 minutes ago
Donnchadh Boyle in Portlaoise:
John Small back in for Dublin along with his brother Paddy and Lorcan O'Dell. Greg McEneaney, Sean Bugler and Ross McGarry drop to subs. Jack Flynn misses out for Meath. Adam O'Neill comes in while Ronan Jones wears 8 and starts on bench. James Conlon in for Shane Walsh.
17 minutes ago
Michael Verney in Walsh Park:
Bennett double sends Waterford on their way
Stephen Bennett (2-8) marked his 100th competitive appearance for Waterford with a virtuoso display and his brace of second-half goals sent them on their way to a big win in Walsh Park this afternoon.
It looked like Clare, minus inspirational captain Tony Kelly, had weathered a Déise storm when coming from seven behind after 19 minutes, 0-10 to 0-3, to trail by just three at half-time.
With the wind at their backs, the Banner were expected to kick on but Bennett, ably assisted by the brilliant Jamie Barron (0-4), had other ideas as he slotted away a 44th minute penalty.
The Ballysaggart attacker added another 14 minutes later when showing a poacher's instincts to beat Eibhéar Qulligan for a second time as the home side coasted home by eight points, 2-23 to 0-21.
That leaves Waterford in a great position and top of the Munster SHC round-robin table, for now, with two points after just one game with Limerick heading to face them in Walsh Park next Saturday.
Defending All-Ireland champions Clare, on the other hand, must regroup for what is a do-or-die tie against Tipperary in Ennis on Saturday, May 10.
21 minutes ago
Kilkenny outscore Antrim by 2-13 to 0-1 in the last 25 minutes to win by eighteen points
Eoin Cody and Martin Keoghan got the goals for the Cats.
23 minutes ago
Louth defeat Kildare by three, booking place in Leinster final and Sam Maguire football
Late points from Craig Lennon, Kieran McArdle and an orange flag from Tommy Durnin help them to a 1-18 to 0-18 victory.
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25 minutes ago
Waterford defeat Clare by eight
Huge win for the Déise, with Stephen Bennett inspiring them to victory. He scored 2-4 in a remarkably second half display, moving them to the top of the Munster round-robin table, for now at least.
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29 minutes ago
Louth are back in front by one in O'Connor Park as Waterford cruise to victory.
34 minutes ago
Draw match in O'Connor Park
Craig Lennon and Colm Dalton exchange points in Tullamore.
38 minutes ago
Patrick Fitzgerald moves Waterford eight clear
Just seven minutes to go in Walsh Park.
40 minutes ago
Patrick McBrearty scores a goal for Donegal, who are four clear after 20 minutes.
41 minutes ago
KIlkenny hit 1-5 without reply in six minutes to take over in Antrim
Martin Keoghan scores the goal.
44 minutes ago
Stephen Bennett scores a second goal for Waterford
Huge score for the Déise. Patrick Fitzgerald's point attempt is held up in the breeze and Bennett keeps his eye on it. He catches it on the end-line and swings back into play before finding the net. He follows it up with a cracker from play before Reidy responds for Clare.
55 minutes ago
Ian Galvin and Aron Shanagher are on for Clare, with David Fitzgerald and Aidan McCarthy going off.
58 minutes ago
Bennett scores a penalty for Waterford
Adam Hogan is penalised for pulling Michael Kiely back as he ran towards goal. It seems harsh, but Stephen Bennett capitalises and buries it, moving Waterford six clear.
The Ballysaggart man didn't make a great connection on the penalty, falling as he struck it but Eibhear Quilligan is wrong-footed.
Today 09:44 AM
Antrim lead Kilkenny at half-time having played with a strong wind
Keelan Molloy and James McNaughton have hit goals for Antrim, who lead by 2-8 to 0-13 at the break. They have played with a strong wind in Corrigan Park.
Today 09:42 AM
Louth leading by four having played against the breeze
Conall McKeever scores a goal just before the hooter to move Louth clear just before half-time.
They're strong favourites at this stage having played into the wind. Sam Mulroy has impressed on his return with two orange flags, as has 2024 All-Star Craig Lennon.
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Today 09:39 AM
Shane Meehan scores a brilliant point on the stroke of half-time, reducing Waterford's lead to three at the interval
Meehan linked up well with Cathal Malone before striking over off the back foot. Clare will certainly be the happier of the two sides at the break having hurled well, scoring some fine points against a strong breeze.
Peter Duggan has been inspirational again for the Banner, with Darragh Lyons keeping the scoreboard ticking over for Waterford, who will need to improve in the second half.
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