Hurling final confirmed for Croker

GAA: The Allianz Hurling Division 1 final between Kilkenny and Dublin will be played at Croke Park on Sunday, May 1st and will…

GAA:The Allianz Hurling Division 1 final between Kilkenny and Dublin will be played at Croke Park on Sunday, May 1st and will be preceded by the under-21 final between Cavan and Galway.

The under-21 showpiece will kick-start proceedings with a 2pm throw-in while the eagerly anticipated Division 1 final has a 4pm throw-in.

The Division 2 final between Clare and Limerick will take place in Ennis at 7pm on Saturday, April 30th with the former winning home advantage after winning the toss for choice of venue.

The Division 1 hurling final, where Dublin are involved for the first time in 65 years, will come the week after their football counterparts line out at headquarters this weekend to take on Cork. Throw-in this Sunday is 4pm with Laois and Donegal to contest the Division 2 final from 2pm.

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On Saturday evening Roscommon take on Longford in the Division 4 final from 5pm, while Westmeath are up against Louth in the Division 3 final from 7pm. Both games will also be played at Croke Park.