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GAA
Joining senior champions O’Loughlins Gaels as provincial winners are Thomastown, who convincingly secured a win against Bray Emmetts in Aughrim.
Goals from Thomas Hanrahan and Luke Connellan secured a commanding 2-22 to 1-09 triumph over Bray Emmetts.
The Thomastown victory was marked by notable performances from Man of the Match Robbie Donelley, who was quick to take the praise off himself and credit the whole panel.
In the junior category, Tullogher Rosbercon claimed the provincial crown with a convincing 2-14 to 8-point victory over Carrig and Riverstown.
Walter Walsh and Marty Murphy played crucial roles in finding the back of the net during the match.
As a result of their Leinster successes, O’Loughlins, Thomastown, and Tullogher Rosbercon have earned their spots in the All-Ireland semi-finals scheduled for the upcoming Sunday.
Fixture Confirmation
AIB Leinster Senior Club All-Ireland Semi-Final
O’Loughlins will face Cushendale in Navan at 1:30 PM
AIB Leinster Intermediate Club All-Ireland Semi-Final
Thomastown will travel to Newry to play Sentanta at 2 PM,
AIB Leinster Junior Club All-Ireland Semi-Final
Tullogher Rosbercon is set to play Castleblayney in Meath, also at 1:30 PM
Rugby
Leinster finally put their La Rochelle demons behind them today with a 7 point win over the defending Champions Cup title holders.
Ciaran Frawley was an early substitute for the injured Harry Byrne and his penalty secured a 16-9 victory for the Blues much to the delight of Brenden Hennessey
While in other rugby news, the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final will take place at Twickenham, with the opening match taking place at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.
The eight stadiums that will be used for the tournament were confirmed in August, and World Rugby and Rugby Football Union made the announcement on Monday morning.
According to World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont, “Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 will be a generational moment for rugby.”
Soccer
In FA Junior Cup action featuring teams from Kilkenny and Carlow, Bridge United faced a tough defeat, losing 6-0 to New Oak.
Dean Kelly was a standout player, contributing two goals to New Oak’s comprehensive victory.
Meanwhile, Evergreen secured their spot in the next round by defeating Dublin’s Baldoyle with a narrow 1-0 win, thanks to an own goal.
Newpark faced a setback despite a valiant effort, coming back from a 2-goal deficit against Kilcock Celtic.
they conceded a goal in the 90th minute, ultimately losing the match 3-2.
Premier League
Manchester City scored twice in quick succession to come from behind and beat Luton 2-1.
It’s a first win in five Premier League games for the defending champions.
Everton have moved further clear of the relegation places after a 2-nil win at home to Chelsea.
Fulham made it back to back 5-nil victories at Craven Cottage – this time against West Ham.
While Tottenham came away with all three points when they met Newcastle in the late kick off
Darts
Carlow’s Adam Dee made his county proud by qualifying for the W-D-F Youth World Championships final.
Dee, who happens to be a cousin of soccer star Padraig Amond, clinched a victory over the World number one Hungarian, Andras Borely, on Saturday night.
In the final, Adam lost out to Dutch player Bradley van der Velden.
Swimming/Athletics
In swimming news, Kilkenny’s Maria Godden achieved a new personal best in the 400-meter freestyle heats at the European Championships in Romania.
Her impressive performance earned her a 14th place finish overall.
Meanwhile, Hannah Kehoe, representing Carlow, contributed to the Irish team’s fifth-place finish at the Under 20 European Cross Country Championships held yesterday in Brussels.
