Provincial Hurling Championship Recap
Munster Championship
The provincial hurling championship brought plenty of drama this weekend, as rivals in Munster and Leinster renewed acquaintances.
- Clare vs. Cork
- Limerick vs. Tipperary
In Munster, the first game of the day saw Clare travel to Páirc Uí Chaoimh to meet Cork. Both counties were in need of a win to put themselves back on track after losses in the opening round last weekend.
A burst of momentum for Cork saw them leading by two points at halftime. Despite Clare’s efforts in the second half, Cork maintained their lead. However, Clare fought back and secured a victory with a final score of 3-26 to 3-24.
At the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick hosted Tipperary. Limerick dominated the game, securing a comfortable win with a final score of 2-27 to 0-18.
Leinster Championship
In the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, Galway and Kilkenny played out a close encounter, ending in a draw at Pearse Stadium.
Galway took an early lead, but Kilkenny fought back and held a four-point lead at halftime. The game ended in a thrilling draw of 2-23 to 0-29.
Semi-Final Action
Leinster and Ulster Senior Football Championships
Donegal triumphed over Tyrone in the Ulster Football Semi-Final, securing a spot in the final against Armagh on May 12th.
In the Leinster semi-finals at Croke Park, Louth defeated Kildare to advance to the final against Dublin, who had a convincing win over Offaly.
