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The Galway minor hurlers produced a very impressive and gutsy display last Sunday in the All-Ireland semi-final to see off the Limerick minors in a cliff-hanger, at Croke Park. After extra-time, the score-board read 0-23 to 0-20.

The Galway minor hurlers, under the guidance of Mattie Murphy, will face Limerick this Sunday at Croke Park (1.30pm) in the All-Ireland minor semi-final.

Conor Whelan's opportunistic goal after 38 minutes in Semple stadium last Sunday proved decisive as Galway produced a storming finish to overcome Laois in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor quarter-final, and set up a date with Limerick on August 18 in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Former All-Ireland winning manager with Portumna Johnny Kelly will take charge of the Galway u-21 hurlers next year after being appointed to the role this week.

Last Sunday’s All-Ireland minor semi-final turned decisively in Tipp’s favour when Galway fullback and captain Paul Killeen was controversially dismissed midway through the second half.

Galway minor hurlers hope to replicate the success of Galway seniors last weekend and qualify for the 2012 All-Ireland finalwhen they face Tipperary in Croke Park (1.30pm) on Sunday.

Following last Saturday’s impressive 4-20 to 2-11 victory over Wexford in O’Connor park, the Galway minor hurlers will face Tipperary at Croke Park in two week’s time in the All-Ireland semi-final.

As ever, the expectations are high when a county minor hurling team coached by Mattie Murphy heads into championship action, and this year is no exception.

Galway hurling champions Gort had a disappointing outing in the Gaelic Grounds on Saturday afternoon in the All-Ireland club semi-final when they found the Offaly champions, Coolderry, too good on the day, losing out on a score-line of 3-16 to 0-17.

Gort are the county senior hurling champions for the first time in 28 years after a magnificent victory over All-Ireland champions Clarinbridge on Sunday afternoon in Pearse Stadium.