Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley has officially hit the 1st ball at the Paul McGinley Golf Academy at Mount Juliet Estate.

The defending champions face arch rivals Cork on Sunday in Croke Park.

Bethany went up against Paulstowns John Martin and Former Kilkenny hurler David Herity.

The cats are going to Croke Park to defend their All Ireland title against a strong Cork side.

The Carlow man is only back from a big hamstring injury but managed to compete in the World University games.

The Boro took the hurling and camogie honours at the Feile events back in June.

Kilkenny prop Conan Dunne is also named on the team and takes his place on the bench.

Cliodhna came out on top of a public vote and went up against Kilkenny City Ladies Gaelic Football Club and the Kilkenny Junior Footballers.

The Ducksy Walsh Cup will replace the current Purcell Cup.

Carlow Ladies County Board Chairperson Kathleen Mullins says the county is gaining a positive profile.