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Wexford got the job done against Laois - next up it's the Cats

Wexford ready to face 'kingpins of hurling'

Wexford selector Padraic Fanning feels the county's win over Kilkenny in the league quarter-final will count for little when the sides renew their rivalry in the Leinster championship on 10 June.

GAA • 29 May 17

Sean Quigley helped himself to 1-03 against Kerry

Meath boss Martin Ennis eyes Laois scalp next

Looking ahead to their second game against Laois in the Leinster round-robin series, Meath manager Martin Ennis revealed that his side will "fancy their chances against anybody" as they look to secure a quarter-final spot.

GAA • 25 Apr 17

Laois hold off Westmeath for opening win

Laois withstood a late comeback from Westmeath to hold on for a 1-23 to 2-17 in the opening round of the Leinster SHC Round Robin in O'Moore Park this afternoon.

GAA • 26 Apr 17

Martin Ennis masterminded Meath's win over Kerry

Meath mark return to Leinster championship with a win

Meath capped their return to the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship with a dramatic victory in Navan to keep their hopes of a quarter-final place bang on track.

GAA • 23 Apr 17

Fitzgerald has the right to appeal the sanction handed down by the GAA's Central Competitions Control Committee.

Tyrrell: GAA had to set down marker with Fitzgerald ban

The GAA had to take serious action against Davy Fitzgerald or risk other managers following suit on the sidelines, according to RTÉ GAA analyst Jackie Tyrrell.

GAA • 20 Apr 17

Galway minors were beaten in the All-Ireland semi-final

Galway to debate single province hurling motion

The Galway county convention will tonight debate a motion seeking for all of the inter-county hurling teams to participate in the same province.

GAA • 12 Dec 16

Brian Cody has now masterminded a 16th Leinster success for Kilkenny

Cody hails collective as Cats wear down Galway

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody was pleased with the way Kilkenny applied themselves to the task of overcoming a determined Galway in the Leinster hurling final.

GAA • 04 Jul 16

Kilkenny's Robert Lennon and Joey Holden battle with Joseph Cooney of Galway

Richie Hogan leads Kilkenny to Leinster glory

Richie Hogan's introduction was the catalyst for Kilkenny to turn the corner on a slow start at Croke Park and storm past Galway to a 15th Leinster SHC title under Brian Cody.

GAA • 05 Jul 16

Galway and Kilkenny for their thord championship meeting in a year

Galway's credentials on the line against Kilkenny

Sunday's Leinster hurling final against Kilkenny will be an "acid test" for Micheál Donoghue's Galway as they strive for a first championship win over the Cats in four years.

GAA • 30 Jun 16

Dublin and Kilkenny will battle for a place in the Bob O'Keeffe decider on 3 July

Dempsey: Kilkenny will aim again for direct route

RTÉ analyst Tom Dempsey believes that Kilkenny's All-Ireland ambitions may ultimately be derailed if they fail to beat Dublin in Saturday's Leinster SHC semi-final at O'Moore Park.

GAA • 08 Jun 16

Will Kilkenny still have Bob O'Keeffe Cup in their possession on 3 July?

Leinster hurling: Cats to get the cream again

Kilkenny may be as vulnerable as they’ve been for some time, but they’re still good enough to collect another Leinster senior hurling championship title this summer.

GAA • 16 May 16

Kilkenny celebrate their success in the Bob O'Keeffe Cup

Kilkenny march past Galway to another Leinster win

Kilkenny's dominance of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship continued with a 1-25 to 2-15 win over Galway at Croke Park, their 70th title in total.

GAA • 27 Aug 15

Westmeath were always in command against their Ulster rivals

Ryan hails Westmeath's 'fantastic work rate'

Westmeath hurling boss Michael Ryan paid tribute to the work rate shown by his side after they brushed aside Antrim in the Leinster Hurling Championship.

GAA • 11 May 15

Johnny McCaffrey leads Dublin out in last year's All-Ireland quarter-final against Tipperary

Dublin ready for 'biggest game' against Galway

Dublin hurler Johnny McCaffrey insists his side have put the pain of losing the league semi-final to Cork behind them and are focused on beating Galway in the Leinster SHC.

GAA • 08 May 15

Lester Ryan lifts the Bob O'Keeffe Cup after Kilkenny's win over Dublin the 2014 Leinster final

Leinster hurling: Who can dislodge Kilkenny?

James McMahon analyses the contenders in the Leinster Hurling Championship as All-Ireland champions Kilkenny aim for a 14th provincial title in 18 seasons under Brian Cody.

GAA • 07 May 15

Dublin's Stephen Hiney challenges Colin Fennelly of Kilkenny

Reid sparkles as Cats conquer Leinster

Kilkenny secured their 69th Leinster SHC title with a dominant display in a 0-24 to 1-9 win over defending champions Dublin at Croke Park.

Hurling • 07 Aug 14

Cork and Waterford meet again to decide who faces Clare in the Munster hurling semi-final

At a glance: The Championship weekend

There are eight senior fixtures in the football and hurling championships this weekend - we go through everything you need to know.

GAA • 08 Jun 14

Seamus Plunkett's side came within minutes of springing a major surprise

Plunkett: Big-game experience will help Laois

Laois hurling manager Seamus Plunkett believes that playing in big championship games will only benefit his side after a narrow loss to Galway.

Hurling • 05 Jun 14

Dublin captain John McCaffrey lifts the Bob O'Keeffe Cup in 2013

Leinster hurling: Who will emerge victorious?

James McMahon assesses the contenders in this year's Leinster Hurling Championship

Hurling • 29 May 14

John Brophy's goal ultimately proved crucial for Laois

Laois hang on to defeat Exiles

Laois survived a second-half scare as they maintained their unbeaten run in the Leinster SHC round robin with a 2-13 to 0-16 win over London at Ruislip.

Hurling • 18 May 14

Dublin captain Johnny McCaffrey lifts the Bob O'Keeffe Cup in 2013

How it works: New Leinster hurling format

We explain the new-look format for this year's Leinster Hurling campaign and assess the prospects of the participating counties.

Hurling • 23 Apr 14

Dublin's first Championship win over Kilkenny since 1942

Historic win for Dublin over Kilkenny

Dublin blew the hurling championship wide open with a well deserved 1-16 to 0-16 win over Kilkenny at O’Moore Park this evening - the Dubs first Championship win over Kilkenny since 1942.

Hurling • 29 Jun 13

Leinster hurling championship