Galway picked up their second win in this year's Allianz Hurling League campaign by seeing off neighbours Clare on a 2-21 to 0-20 scoreline in Salthill.
Kilkenny came from seven points down to see off All-Ireland champions Clare by 0-23 to 0-21 in Ennis and ensure a winning start in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League.
Lidl Ireland and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association have unveiled striking new research spotlighting the importance of developing and elevating Irish female sporting role models for the positive impact they can have on individuals, society and their sport.
With a multi weather hazard event to hit Ireland this weekend the GAA has said it will continue to review pitches ahead of a number of All-Ireland Club football matches.
Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell believes that missing out on the Allianz Hurling League is the only way he can manage the load of intercounty hurling.
Páirc Shilean in Templemore will host a very attractive senior hurling challenge between All-Ireland champions Clare and Tipperary early in the New Year.
Siobhán McGrath broke the game wide open and her sister Niamh provided the flourishes with some stupendous shooting, as Sarsfields, managed by their father Michael, secured a fourth AIB All-Ireland club senior camogie title.