LEINSTER CHAMPIONSHIP: Dublin (IRL) – Parnell Park – Dublin 1-26 – Kilkenny 0-22
“Dublin delivered a dominant display as they advanced to the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final when overcoming holders Kilkenny by seven points at a sun-kissed Parnell Park. It was Dublin’s first championship win over the Cats since 2013 and their first on home soil since 1941 and they were full value for their victory against a Kilkenny side that were on the back foot for the large part. Donal Burke’s penalty towards the end of the third quarter was the pivotal score of the game but Dublin’s defence, led by the heroics of Paddy Smyth at full-back were more than comfortable in dealing with the increasingly desperate attempts as Kilkenny in retrieving their precarious position.” (Source: dublingaa.ie)
