Carlow GAA

In a year with Tier 2 championship looming, Sligo and Laois are favourites for promotion

The climax of the club season sees two Ulster clubs intent on disrupting the party

Wins for Meath and Dublin in the O’Byrne Cup; Tyrone, Armagh and Down victorious in McKenna Cup

Dublin side had hurling semi-final wrapped up by half-time leading by 10 points

Ratoath and The Downs both win as Newcastle West capture their fourth Limerick title in a row

Round-up: Fermanagh SFC called off due to a waterlogged pitch

Half-time lead clawed back but Palatine manage to hold off late surge

Tinryland and neighbours Palatine set to battle it out in Carlow's senior football final

Goalkeeper Aidan Devaney the hero as Sligo beat Leitrim on penalties; Cavan win derby match against Fermanagh

Sligo to play Leitrim, Carlow to play Westmeath and Offaly to play New York in other matches

Sam McCarten’s goal gets Westmeath home against midlands rivals Laois

Manager Mickey Harte disappointed with display despite impressive scoreline