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In Pictures: GAA Action 12 August

Updated: Sunday, 12 Aug 2012 20:24

A selection of images from a day of All-Ireland hurling semi-finals

Dublin's Conor McHugh and Jamie Shanahan of Clare chase the sliotar in their minor hurling semi-final at Croke Park
Dublin's Conor McHugh and Jamie Shanahan of Clare chase the sliotar in their minor hurling semi-final at Croke Park
Dublin's Sean McClelland shields possession from Shane Taylor of Clare
Dublin's Sean McClelland shields possession from Shane Taylor of Clare
Dublin's Caolan Conway scores his sides second goal despite the best efforts of Clare's Brian Carey
Dublin's Caolan Conway scores his sides second goal despite the best efforts of Clare's Brian Carey
Referee David Hughes consults his umpires regarding a late Clare point that was signalled wide
Referee David Hughes consults his umpires regarding a late Clare point that was signalled wide
Dublin's Cormac Costello consoles Brian Carey after the Metropolitans emerged 4-14 to 2-17 winners
Dublin's Cormac Costello consoles Brian Carey after the Metropolitans emerged 4-14 to 2-17 winners
The Cork team emerge from the tunnel ahead of the senior semi-final against Galway
The Cork team emerge from the tunnel ahead of the senior semi-final against Galway
Galway's Andy Smith looks to run clear of two Cork players
Galway's Andy Smith looks to run clear of two Cork players
Fergal Moore of Galway looks to sidestep Cork's Luke O'Farrell
Fergal Moore of Galway looks to sidestep Cork's Luke O'Farrell
Stephen McDonnell and Tom Kenny of Cork chase James Regan of Galway
Stephen McDonnell and Tom Kenny of Cork chase James Regan of Galway
Managers Anthony Cunningham of Galway and Jimmy Barry-Murphy Cork look on as their charges do battle
Managers Anthony Cunningham of Galway and Jimmy Barry-Murphy Cork look on as their charges do battle
A pink rabbit was in attendance. But surely he was a safety hazard sitting on the steps?
A pink rabbit was in attendance. But surely he was a safety hazard sitting on the steps?
Cork's Pa Cronin is challenged by David Collins of Galway
Cork's Pa Cronin is challenged by David Collins of Galway
Anthony Cunningham offers encouragement to his Galway troops as Cork make their way off at half time
Anthony Cunningham offers encouragement to his Galway troops as Cork make their way off at half time
A Cork supporter makes his view known
A Cork supporter makes his view known
Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash is closed down by Conor Cooney
Cork goalkeeper Anthony Nash is closed down by Conor Cooney
Galway's Joe Canning prepares to take a sideline cut
Galway's Joe Canning prepares to take a sideline cut
Cork's Paudie O'Sullivan yellow-carded late on by referee Brian Gavin. It was the only booking of the game
Cork's Paudie O'Sullivan yellow-carded late on by referee Brian Gavin. It was the only booking of the game
A Galway fan realises his side are on the way to a first All-Ireland final appearance since 2005
A Galway fan realises his side are on the way to a first All-Ireland final appearance since 2005
Galway's Damien Hayes celebrates at the final whistle after Galway ran out 0-22 to 0-17 winners
Galway's Damien Hayes celebrates at the final whistle after Galway ran out 0-22 to 0-17 winners
Galway's Davy Glennon consoles Tom Kenny of Cork
Galway's Davy Glennon consoles Tom Kenny of Cork
Galway supporters celebrate on Hill 16 after the game
Galway supporters celebrate on Hill 16 after the game