Live GAA updates: Galway out to loosen Kilkenny's hold on Leinster
Sunday's fixtures
Leinster Senior Hurling Final:
Kilkenny v Galway, Croke Park, 4pm
Joe McDonagh Cup Final:
Kildare v Laois, Croke Park, 1.45pm
Tailteann Cup:
Wexford v Antrim, Wexford Park, 1pm
Sligo v Carlow, Tubbercurry, 2pm
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Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Leinster hurling final between Kilkenny and Galway.
The Cats are aiming to make it six provincial titles in a row today, while Micheál Donoghue's team are in search of a first title since 2018.
Derek Lyng's side won comprehensively in their first meeting in the Leinster championship this year, but Galway have picked up form since that match.
Throw in at Croke Park for the Leinster final will be at 4pm.
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Kildare were more efficient when the ball was at the opposite Davin End and started brighter, showing no signs of anticipated nerves. It was their first final at the grade, and they were bidding to return to Leinster championship hurling for the first time since losing to Westmeath 21 years ago. But they were calm and composed and deserved their early 0-4 to 0-2 lead with Sheridan, James Burke and Qualter picking off three terrific points from play. They showed their athleticism in the 18th minute when they snuffed out a Laois goal chance and worked a speedy move up the pitch that ended with a free and a handy Qualter tap over. Free-taker Qualter finished the half with seven points to his credit and was influential in open play too. Kildare retained their two-point lead approaching the half-hour mark when they were 0-9 to 0-7 ahead. But with the Laois wides tally into double figures at that stage, the scoreline flattered the Lilywhites. 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