Aghada back to defend

All-Ireland Sevens: Title-holders Aghada of Cork are among the 48 teams confirmed for the All-Ireland Football Sevens, set for Saturday week at the Kilmacud GAA club in Stillorgan.

Yesterday's draw was made in Croke Park and divided the teams into 12 groups of four.

Also in action will be this year's All-Ireland club champions Caltra of Galway, Leinster and Dublin champions St Brigid's, and other clubs with strong sevens pedigrees such as include Castleblaney Faughs, Corofin, Castlewellan and Bellaghy.

Now in its 32nd edition, the tournament has become the traditional curtain-raiser on the eve of the All-Ireland football final and is also an increasingly prominent fixture on the GAA calendar.

Meanwhile, the All-Ireland minor hurling final replay between Kilkenny and Galway has been fixed for O'Connor Park in Tullamore this Sunday, with a 2.0 throw-in.

Consultation was made with both the Galway and Kilkenny county boards before determining the time and venue.

Admission prices have also been set at €15 for adults to all areas of the ground, €5 for students and senior citizens, with juveniles admitted free of charge.

It's also been confirmed that Saturday's All-Ireland under-21 hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary will be played in Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, with a 3.30 start.

Admission prices are €20 to the stand, €10 to terraces, €5 for students and senior citizens and juveniles admitted free of charge.Admission to both games will be by cash payment at the stiles.