Munster Senior Hurling Championship
Limerick 1-19 Clare 2-15
Leinster Senior Hurling Championship
Laois 1-20 Westmeath 1-17
Carlow 2-18 Antrim 1-11
Ulster Senior Football Championship
Monaghan 0-16 Cavan 0-15
Munster Senior Football Championship
Clare 0-15 Limerick 0-13
LIMERICK set up a Munster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final meeting with Tipperary following a dramatic win over Clare at Thurles.
Substitute John Fitzgibbon struck the winning score for Limerick, who survived a determined Clare second half rally.
Davy Fitzgerald’s team trailed by six points, but two Aaron Cunningham goals brought the Banner back into contention late on.
Clare’s Patrick Donnellan and Limerick’s Seanie Tobin were both sent off during a match that burst into life in the second half.
Shane Dowling scored 11 points for Limerick, who also included the promising Cian Lynch, who notched three for the Treatymen.
Cunningham made a significant impact for Clare bagging two delightful goals as Limerick endured some anxious moments before Fitzgibbon rifled over the decisive score.
At Portlaoise Laois finished strongly to defeat Westmeath in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.
A Brendan Murtagh goal put Westmeath in a commanding position, but Laois replied as Charlie Dwyer netted a vital major for them.
Antrim were relegated following a hugely disappointing 2-18 to 1-11 loss against Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park.
Four red cards were issued during the match as Paul Coady and Sean Murphy scored Carlow’s goals.
Conor McManus inspired Monaghan to a narrow win over neighbours Carlow at Kingspan Breffni Park.
Cavan led for the majority of the contest, but Monaghan hit five points in a brilliant 10 minute spell to lead.
Martin Dunne restored parity again, but McManus guided Monaghan to victory at the end of an absorbing encounter.
Clare substitute Cathal McInerney fired over two late scores as Colm Collins’ side beat Limerick in Ennis on Saturday evening.
