GAA: Ballygunner in Munster final after win over Loughmore-Castleiney

Waterford champions Ballygunner have defeated Tipperary's Loughmore-Castleiney in their Munster semi-final at Walsh Park by 1-26 to 1-16.

Kevin Mahony's goal just before half-time helped the Waterford side to victory.

Sarsfields of Cork defeated Clare's Feakle by 1-25 to 1-17 in the other semi-final at Pairc Uí Chaoimh.

The four quarter-finals in the Leinster club hurling championship have been decided.

Castletown Geoghan of Westmeath beat Thomastown of Kilkenny by 1-25 points to 1-14 at Cusack Park.

The Westmeath champions were worthy winners, turning in a tremendous performance all through, particularly in the second half which they won by 1-13 to 0-04.

Niall O'Brien scored 1-13 for the Westmeath champions as they defeated the Kilkenny champions to advance to the semi-finals.

They will face Offaly's Kilcormac Killoughey who progressed after a 1-17 to 1-12 win over St Mullins of Carlow.

In Newbridge, Naas of Kildare were defeated by St Martin's from Wexford by 1-15 to 0-13 points.

Dublin's Na Fianna booked their semi-final spot after a 3-20 to 1-15 win over Clough Ballacolla of Laois. AJ Murphy top scored with 1-04 for the back-to-back Dublin champions

In football, the re-arranged quarter-final between St Loman's of Westmeath and Castletown of Wexford is underway at Lakepoint Park in Mullingar.

Latest score there St Lomans 3-11 Castletown 0-07.

The final pairing in the Connacht club football championship has been confirmed this evening.

Padraig Pearses of Roscommon were the first team into the decider after beating Leitrim's Mohill by 0-13 points to 0-3 in Ballinamore.

Sligo's Coolera/Strandhill will join them after just squeezing past Ballina Stephenites after a penalty shootout at Markievicz Park.

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