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AS IT HAPPENED

As it happened: Kilkenny, Clare finals, Munster club - Sunday GAA liveblog

It was a busy afternoon of club action around the country.

Good afternoon and welcome along to our live GAA club coverage on this Bank Holiday Sunday. It’s a busy day of action around the country and we’ll keep you updated on all of the developments.

These are the games down for decision:

Clare SHC final replay

  • Clonlara v Ballyea, Cusack Park, Ennis, 2.30pm

Leinster SFC club first round

  • Baltinglass (Wicklow) v Sean O’Mahony’s (Louth), Aughrim, 2pm
  • Gusserane O’Rahilly’s (Wexford) v Rhode (Offaly), New Ross, 2pm
  • Mullinalaghta St Columba’s (Longford) v Stradbally (Laois), Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm

Kilkenny SHC final

  • Ballyhale Shamrocks v O’Loughlin Gaels, Nowlan Park, 3.15pm

Mayo SHC final replay

  • Ballyhaunis v Tooreen, Ballyhaunis, 1pm

Meath SFC final

  • Donaghmore-Ashbourne v Simonstown Gaels, Páirc Tailteann, Navan, 3pm

Munster SFC quarter-finals

  • Kilmurry-Ibrickane (Clare) v Dr Crokes (Kerry), Quilty, 1pm
  • Monaleen (Limerick) v Carbery Rangers (Cork), Gaelic Grounds, 3pm

Munster SHC quarter-final

  • Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) v Ballygunner (Waterford), Semple Stadium, 2pm

Tipperary SFC final

  • Loughmore-Castleiney v Moyle Rovers, Leahy Park, Cashel, 2.30pm

Ulster SFC quarter-finals

  • Killyclogher (Tyrone) v Cargin (Antrim), Healy Park, Omagh, 2.30pm
  • Slaughtneil (Derry) v Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh), Celtic Park, 2.30pm
  • Maghery (Armagh) v Ramor United (Cavan), Athletic Grounds, 2.30pm
  • Kilcoo (Down) v Glenswilly (Donegal), Páirc Esler, Newry, 2.30pm

Westmeath SFC final

  • St Loman’s v Tyrrellspass, TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar, 3.30pm

There are two games well underway already in Munster and Mayo.

In the Munster SFC quarter-final, Dr Crokes lead Kilmurray-Ibrickane 1-14 to 0-8 after 63 minutes.

And in the Mayo SHC final replay, Tooreen are edging Ballyhaunis 1-12 to 1-10 with 10 minutes remaining.

Munster SFC quarter-final

And it’s all over in Quilty as Dr Crokes record an emphatic 1-14 to 0-8 victory over Kilmurry-Ibrickane. They will play the Tipp champions in the last four.

Munster SFC quarter-final

20 minutes into proceedings at Semple Stadium and Ballygunner hold a one-point lead over Thurles Sarsfields. 0-4 to 0-3 in that one.

Munster SHC quarter-final

Four points in quick succession has seen Thurles Sarsfields hit the front at Semple Stadium, they lead Ballygunner 0-7 to 0-5.

Tony Quigley tackles Shane Duggan Action from today's Munster Junior Hurling Championship quarter-final between St Patrick's and Mayfield. Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Mayo SHC final replay

Ballyhaunis are the Mayo SHC champions for the third successive year after seeing off Tooreen. Keith Higgins scored the second goal for his side as they ran out 2-13 to 1-13 winners.

Half-time in the Leinster SFC first round games.

Munster SHC quarter-final

Back at Semple Stadium, Thurles Sarsfields have extended their lead over Ballygunner to three points after 25 mins.

Peter Hogan in action against Stephen Maher and Michael Cahill Ballygunner’s Peter Hogan in action against Stephen Maher and Michael Cahill of Thurles Sarsfields. Ken Sutton / INPHO Ken Sutton / INPHO / INPHO

Munster SHC quarter-final

Half-time at Semple Stadium and Thurles Sarsfields lead 0-9 to 0-7.

Kilkenny SHC final

We’ll be keeping a close eye on the Kilkenny SHC final from Nowlan Park. Ballyhale Shamrocks and O’Loughlin Gaels lock horns from 3.15, and this is how they line-up:

Leinster SFC first round

Back underway in Leinster.

Munster SHC quarter-final

Into the second half now at Semple Stadium, where Thurles Sarsfields lead Ballygunner 0-10 to 0-7.

Meath SFC final

It’s a big day for Donaghmore-Ashbourne and Simonstown at Páirc Tailteann. Donaghmore last won the Meath SFC in 1942 and their opponents have never lifted the trophy.

Clare SHC final

Ballyea have taken an early lead in the Clare SHC final at Cusack Park with Gary Brennan opening the scoring against Clonlara.

Brian Looney with Martin McMahon Brian Looney of Crokes with Martin McMahon of Kilmurry. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Clare SHC final

Six minutes gone now at Cusack Park and Nicky O’Connell converts a free from 65 yards out to get Clonlara on the board.

Munster SHC quarter-final

13 minutes into the second half at Semple and it’s a one-point game. Thurles edging it at the moment, 0-12 to 0-11.

Clare SHC final

Action-packed start at Cusack Park. Ger O’Connell pulls off a fine save in the Clonlara goal with Ballyea well on top. They lead 0-4 to 0-1.

Henry Shefflin with his son Henry Jnr before the game Henry Shefflin warms up for today's game with his son Henry Jnr. James Crombie / INPHO James Crombie / INPHO / INPHO

Munster SHC quarter-final

Thurles have extended their advantage to four points.

Clare SHC final

Goal! Gary Brennan slots home to give Ballyea the perfect start at Cusack Park. After 11 minutes they lead Clonlara 1-04 to 0-1.

Clare SHC final

Frenetic opening to this game as Clonlara respond with three points in quick succession. Just a goal in it now.

Clare SHC final

17 minutes gone at Cusack Park and there has been drama at both ends. Niall Deasy hammers home Ballyea’s second goal of the afternoon. 2-04 to 0-4 now.

Kilkenny SHC final

TJ Reid has opened his account three minutes into proceedings and Ballyhale Shamrocks lead O’Loughlin Gaels at Nowlan Park.

Meath SHC final

Early drama in Navan as Donaghmore/Ashbourne have a penalty saved. Simonstown lead 0-2 to 0-0 after 14 minutes.

Half-time scores from Ulster:

Kilkenny SHC final

TJ Reid strikes for Ballyhale Shamrocks to give them the early initiative. Their lead over O’Loughlin Gaels is now 1-3 to 0-3.

Munster SHC quarter-final

Full-time at Semple Stadium and Thurles Sarsfields have edged out Ballygunner by a point. 0-17 to 0-16 was the final score.

Munster SFC quarter-final

Half-time in the second Munster SFC quarter-final of the day and it’s advantage Carbery Rangers as they lead Monaleen 1-8 to 0-3.

Full-time scores from the Leinster SFC first round:

Kilkenny SHC final:

O’Loughlin Gaels are staying in touch with Ballyhale Shamrocks despite that early TJ Reid goal. Mark Bergin’s point reduces the deficit to two.

Clare SHC final

Ballyea now leading 2-6 to 0-8 at Cusack Park.

Tipperary SFC final

Clare SHC final

Goal! John Conlon strikes as Clonlara move within a point. 2-09 to 1-12 after 11 minutes of the second half.

Kilkenny SHC final

Back underway at Nowlan Park.

Tipperary SFC final

Loughmore-Castleiney are the Tipperary SFC champions for the 14th time after a 1-9 to 1-6 win over Moyle Rovers.

Tony Kelly with Oisin O’Brien Tommy Dickson / INPHO Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO

Clare SHC final

Exciting finish in store as Ballyea lead Clonlara by a point heading into the final 10 minutes. 2-10 to 1-12.

Munster SFC quarter-final

47 minutes gone at the Gaelic Grounds and Carbery Rangers’ lead over Monaleen is now 2-9 to 0-6.

John O’Dwyer tackles John O’Rourke Cathal Noonan / INPHO Cathal Noonan / INPHO / INPHO

Clare SHC final

Just six minutes left and the sides are level. Tony Kelly edged Ballyea back in front but Cathal O’Connell struck back. 2-11 to 1-14 now.

Kilkenny SHC final

And it’s tight at Nowlan Park where Mark Bergin’s point has moved O’Loughlin Gaels to within a point of Ballyhale Shamrocks.

Results coming in from the Ulster SFC quarter-finals:

Kilkenny SHC final

Danny Loughnane’s point has put O’Loughlin Gaels into the lead for the first time.

Meath SFC final

Half-time in Navan and Simonstown Gaels are in the driving seat as they hold a 1-9 to 0-2 advantage over Donaghmore-Ashbourne.

Clare SHC final

Ballyea are two points clear now as we enter four minutes of additional time. Clonlara need something special.

Kilkenny SHC final

Patrick Mullen draws Ballyhale Shamrocks level. We’re all-square at 1-11 to 0-14.

Clare SHC

Tony Kelly points and Ballyea are three clear. Clonlara need a goal in the dying embers.

Munster SFC quarter-final

All over at the Gaelic Rounds and Carbery Rangers have booked their place in the Munster SFC semi-finals.

Kilkenny SHC final

Pulsating stuff at Nowlan Park. O’Loughlin Gaels with two quick points, the second from Sean Bolger, and its now they who lead 0-17 to 1-12. Two points in it with nine minutes remaining.

Clare SHC final

Ballyea are Clare senior hurling champions for the first time!

Kilkenny SHC final

O’Loughlins have opened up a four-point advantage with five minutes remaining.

Kilkenny SHC final

Full time and O’Loughlin Gaels are the Kilkenny hurling champions after seeing off Ballyhale Shamrocks by four points.

Weatmeath SFC final

Victory for St Loman’s Mullingar at TEG Cusack Park as they see off Tyrrellspass 1-13 to 0-10.

After a busy afternoon of county finals and provincial championship actions, lets take a look at the results from around the country.

Clare SHC final replay

  • Clonlara 1-14 Ballyea 2-14, Cusack Park

Leinster SFC club first round

  • Baltinglass (Wicklow) 0-9 Sean O’Mahony’s 0-10 (Louth), Aughrim
  • Gusserane O’Rahilly’s (Wexford) 0-4 Rhode (Offaly) 5-22, New Ross
  • Mullinalaghta St Columba’s (Longford) 1-17 Stradbally (Laois) 2-09, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park

Kilkenny SHC final

  • Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-12 v O’Loughlin Gaels 0-19, Nowlan Park

Mayo SHC final replay

  • Ballyhaunis 2-13 Tooreen 1-13 , Ballyhaunis

Meath SFC final

  • Donaghmore-Ashbourne 0-8 Simonstown Gaels 1-14, Páirc Tailteann, Navan

Munster SFC quarter-finals

  • Kilmurry-Ibrickane (Clare) 0-8 Dr Crokes (Kerry) 1-14, Quilty
  • Monaleen (Limerick) 0-7v Carbery Rangers (Cork) 2-11, Gaelic Grounds

Munster SHC quarter-final

  • Thurles Sarsfields (Tipperary) 0-17 Ballygunner (Waterford) 0-16, Semple Stadium

Tipperary SFC final

  • Loughmore-Castleiney 1-9 Moyle Rovers 1-6, Leahy Park, Cashel

Ulster SFC quarter-finals

  • Killyclogher (Tyrone) 2-10 v Cargin (Antrim) 1-8, Healy Park, Omagh
  • Slaughtneil (Derry) 0-12 v Derrygonnelly (Fermanagh) 0-7, Celtic Park
  • Maghery (Armagh) 1-13 v Ramor United (Cavan) 1-10, Athletic Grounds
  • Kilcoo (Down) 1-12 v Glenswilly (Donegal) 1-6, Páirc Esler, Newry

Westmeath SFC final

  • St Loman’s 0-11 Tyrrellspass 0-10, TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar

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