Ballycran refuse to yield to Dunloy

ULSTER SHC Dunloy 2-16, Ballycran 3-13 : It's back to Casement Park next Sunday after a thrilling draw in the Ulster semi-final yesterday

A draw was a fair result to the battle that was level three times and the injury-time equalising point by Ards' midfield man Conor Woods was no more than the Down champions deserved.

CONNACHT SFC : Despite a late goal by St Mary's of Leitrim, Tourlestrane of Sligo were always in control in a one-sided provincial first round game at Páirc Seán Mhic Diarmada yesterday - winning 0-12 to 1-4.

Tourlestrane progress to the semi-final stage, where they will meet Mayo's Ballina Stephenites.

CAMOGIE : Kilkenny won the All-Ireland Minor A title with a convincing 3-12 to 0-7 win over Cork at Clonmel yesterday.

Kilkenny duo Marie Dargan and Michelle Quilty caused most of the damage up front, and a strong defensive performance from Leanne Fennelly earned the daughter of former All-Ireland winner Kevin the player of the match award.

KILDARE SHC : Coill Dubh will meet Confey in this year's county final. Coill Dubh defeated Celbridge 4-11 to 2-15, while Confey had a more comfortable 2-15 to 2-6 win over Naas.

MEATH SHC : Kilmessan ousted holders Rathmolyon with 1-17 to 2-6 victory in a thrilling semi-final at Páirc Tailteann. They will now meet surprise packets Kiltale, following their 1-14 to 0-10 win over Dunboyne.

SHINTY/HURLING : Scotland claimed their biggest-ever winning margin (22-11) as they defeated Ireland at Fort William at the weekend. Scotland also won the Shinty/ Camogie tie - six points to four.

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