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Richie Power will be fit and ready to tog out for Kilkenny in this Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final against Dublin. Power has shown great progress and stamina in training and will be a welcome addition against Dublin.

With the World Cup now in full swing next Sunday’s Leinster hurling semi-finals are almost slipping in under the radar. Kilkenny who have not seen competitive action for some time now finally get a chance to strut their stuff.

Former Kilkenny star hurler Andy Comerford has stepped down as Kildare hurling boss after three years in the job. Comerford made the decision to step down after his team lost to Westmeath in the Christy Ring Cup semi-final and the earlier NHL relegation from Division Two to Division Three.

It's a double dose of Dublin hurling teams in a four-day spell for Kilkenny, as the seniors’ first step on the ladder to a potential historic five-in-a-row of All-Irelands begins this Sunday with a Leinster SHC semi-final date at Croke Park (2pm). Michael Walsh's under 21 charges have home advantage on Wednesday night against the Metropolitans at Nowlan Park (7.30pm).

The Galway senior hurlers face Offaly at Croke Park this Sunday in the Leinster semi-final with a 4pm throw-in, and based on recent form the Tribesmen are expected to hold sway.

Former All Ireland club hurling champions Athenry are currently sailing dangerously close to the wind if they want to remain in the senior ranks.

Kilkenny begin their Bord Gais Energy Leinster Under 21 Hurling Championship defence next Wednesday night, when Offaly are the visitors to Nowlan Park (7.30pm).

County manager John McIntyre will be hoping none of his players are injured this weekend with a full round of club championship matches down for decision in the Cooper Leisure County Hurling Championship.

The 2010 GAA Championships are up and running and we are all looking forward to the prospect of two hugely entertaining competitions in the weeks and months ahead.