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Colin Currie contributed nine points to Na Fianna's tally

Na Fianna sink St Martin's to return to Leinster final

First-time Dublin SHC finalists just four years ago, Na Fianna are now preparing for back-to-back Leinster club SHC final appearances after defeating St Martin's by 1-16 to 0-15 at Parnell Park.

Hurling • 24 Nov 24

Screeney's star-power guides Kilcormac into Leinster decider

Screeney seals Kilcormac win against brave Castletown

A goal in injury-time from their marquee player Adam Screeney edged Kilcormac-Killoughey into the Leinster club senior hurling final in front of a very big crowd in cold but pleasant conditions in Mullingar.

Hurling • 24 Nov 24

Ballyhale Shamrocks captain Ronan Corcoran lifts the cup

Ballyhale prevail despite remarkable Kilmacud fightback

Ballyhale Shamrocks have retained the AIB Leinster club SHC title but the club's 12th provincial title didn't come without an almighty struggle against Kilmacud Crokes at Croke Park.

GAA • 04 Dec 22

Kilmacud Crokes footballer Shane Horan, left, and hurler Oisin O'Rorke will both be in action on Sunday at GAA HQ

Provincial club finals: All you need to know

Five provincial deciders are down for decision across this opening weekend of December, with FBD Semple Stadium, Pearse Stadium in Galway, the Athletic Grounds, and Croke Park all hosting action.

Football • 03 Dec 22

Oisin O'Rorke celebrating October's county triumph in Dublin

O'Rorke: Crokes believe they can end Ballyhale run

Kilmacud Crokes' Oisin O'Rorke says there is little point in them turning up at Croke Park on Sunday if they don't believe they can stop Ballyhale Shamrocks' Leinster club hurling four-in-a-row bid.

GAA • 02 Dec 22

Fionn Ó Ceallaigh of Kilmacud Crokes (l) tries to evade St Mullin's Paudie Kehoe

Kilmacud Crokes dispatch St Mullin's without major fuss

A double of AIB Leinster senior hurling and football club title successes remains within Kilmacud Crokes' grasp after their hurlers powered through to next weekend's final against Ballyhale Shamrocks.

GAA • 27 Nov 22

Ballyhale Shamrocks Joey Cuddihy being tracked by John McKeon and Simon Leacy

Ballyhale survive early scare to dispatch Naas at HQ

Ballyhale Shamrocks remain on track for a four-in-a-row of AIB Leinster club SHC titles though they had to overcome an early scare at Croke Park to secure their place in next Sunday's final.

GAA • 27 Nov 22

Kilmacud Crokes manager Donal McGovern celebrates with his son Seán, aged 6, after his side's victory over Clough Ballacolla

Kilmacud exact revenge to reach Leinster semi-finals

Revenge belonged to Kilmacud Crokes at Parnell Park as the Dublin champions made up for last winter's AIB Leinster club championship defeat to Clough Ballacolla with a resounding rematch success, securing their place in this season's last four.

GAA • 13 Nov 22

'To think of what the club has achieved over the years...'

Fennelly: People say 'you're tired' - it's not the case

Ballyhale Shamrocks manager James O'Connor hailed their Leinster final display against Clough Ballacolla in Croke Park as their "most complete performance" of his two-year reign.

GAA • 20 Dec 21

Colin Fennelly netted two goals for the Kilkenny champions

Ballyhale cruise as they claim 11th provincial crown

After stumbling through the AIB Leinster club hurling championship, Ballyhale Shamrocks suddenly burst into life at Croke Park to claim a record 11th provincial title at a canter after a thumping 6-23 to 0-14 win over Clough Ballacolla.

GAA • 19 Dec 21

Joey Holden wins a high ball against Mount Leinster Rangers in Ballyhale's Leinster club SHC quarter-final win

Keep calm and hurl on - the Ballyhale comeback recipe

Joey Holden believes Ballyhale Shamrocks are "very very lucky" to be chasing a third Leinster senior club hurling title in a row this weekend but admits their comeback semi-final win was no fluke either.

GAA • 16 Dec 21

Dara Purcell scored five points from play for Kilmacud

Kilmacud overpower Raharney to reach Leinster semis

Ronan Hayes and Alex Considine scored two goals apiece as Kilmacud Crokes claimed a 5-19 to 0-15 victory over Raharney in the AIB Leinster Club SHC quarter-finals.

GAA • 28 Nov 21

Adrian Mullen lashed home both of Ballyhale's goals

Ballyhale blow away Ballyboden in Leinster final rout

Ballyhale Shamrocks rose above the wretched conditions at Carlow's Netwatch Cullen Park to claim a record ninth AIB Leinster club title with a storming second-half display.

GAA • 02 Dec 18

Conal Keaney celebrates after the epic semi-final win over Coolderry

Keaney: 'We won't be in awe of Ballyhale'

Driven on by a mixture of experience and youth, Conal Keaney fully expects Ballyboden St Enda's to give it a right lash when they take on Ballyhale Shamrocks in the Leinster senior club hurling final.

GAA • 30 Nov 18

Michael Fennelly holds aloft the Tom Walsh Cup as Ballyhale Shamrocks win it back for the first time since 2014

Shefflin's Shamrocks back on top in Kilkenny

Ballyhale Shamrocks opened with storm force and threatened to run away with the game, but Bennettsbridge put in a powerful second half to turn the Kilkenny senior hurling final into a thrilling contest at Nowlan Park today.

GAA • 28 Oct 18

Leinster club hurling championship