Kilkenny have made it three Leinster titles in a row

Recent meetings between the two sides have always been exciting

Being there to see Ireland beat Italy was probably the best day of my life!

It was a good event for local competitors

Both counties made it back to back wins

Here are a few things we learned from a memorable campaign for the Boys In Green

Carlow will face Tyrone or Cavan and O'Brien is looking forward to the game regardless of who his side face.

Ballinkillen, Windgap and Clogh Moneenroe were all successful

There was wins for both counties at the weekend

Carlow led from start to finish against their neighbours