We started the day off with a bang, but finished with a damp squib. The joys of the GAA. That's it from us, see ye all next weekend.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 2-22 Down 1-12 FT

A Niall Donnelly goal at the death does little to help Down's cause. Donegal progress to the Ulster final against Fermanagh.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 2-22 Down 0-12

Mark McHugh tags on a score for Donegal.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-25 Longford 0-12 FT

As expected the Dubs cruise through, but in fairness Longford battled hard and they can take a lot from this game. The sending off of James McGivney in the first half didn't help their cause.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-25 Longford 0-12

Kilkenny again, they could have had a goal there.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 2-21 Down 0-11

Brennan can be pleased with his afternoon as he pops over another score.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-24 Longford 0-12

Another stunner of a score by Fenton, 71 minutes played.

Four minutes of added time in Croker..

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-23 Longford 0-12

Niall Scully puts his name on the scoresheet, 68 minutes played.

Christy Ring Cup: Kildare 3-18 Derry 2-13 FT

Kildare will meet London in this year's final.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-22 Longford 0-12

Excellent skill by Fenton who has to be the top midfielder in the country at present.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-21 Longford 0-12

Collum is called again to save, but Kilkenny points the rebound.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 2-19 Down 0-11

The sides exchange points.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 2-18 Down 0-10

O'Hare kicks a free straight between the posts.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 2-18 Down 0-09

Impressive Donegal add another score through a McBrearty free, 60 minutes played.

This is a crucial ten minutes for Longford, they don't want to concede anymore goals.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-20 Longford 0-12

Rock fires over a free after Basquel is fouled.

Ten minutes left of normal time and Longford as it stands can take a lot from this game. 14 men against Dublin, most counties would have folded a long time ago.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-19 Longford 0-12

Two converted frees in a row for Rock now.

Dublin running in the bench, another novice called Paul Flynn in for MD Macauley.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-18 Longford 0-12

Kilkenny is on the end of a fine move to score a very good point.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-17 Longford 0-12

Rock hits over a free after Mickey Quinn is black carded.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 2-17 Down 0-09

Harrison keeps the scoreboard ticking over for Down, but they are out of the game after 52 minutes.

Now Dublin bring on another youngster called Cian O'Sullivan!!!

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-16 Longford 0-12

Rian Brady squeezes his shot on the right side of the post.

The scoreboard in Croke Park is saying Longford have ten points, but we're sure its 0-11.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-16 Longford 0-11

Basquel with a second point.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-15 Longford 0-11

McCormack swings over an excellent point.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-15 Longford 0-10

Colm Basquel kicks high and over the bar, 50 minutes played.

Another good save by Collum and Longford break clear.

Dublin bring on some guy called Kevin McMenamon for Paul Mannion!!

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-14 Longford 0-10

McGivney scores from this free.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 2-15 Down 0-07

Brennan follows up his goal with a point from play.

Goal - Donegal

Jamie Brennan steals in for another Donegal goal.

Hawkeye is used again

David McGivney's free is wide of the target.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-15 Down 0-07

McBrearty adds to his tally in the 43rd minute.

You have to remember that Longford have played most of this game with 14 men.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-13 Down 0-07

Murphy taps over a good score.

Longford score ruled out

Gallagher's point chalked off by hawkeye.

Hawkeye being called on for Gallagher's shot.

The Longford supporters will be pleased by their start to the second half.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-14 Longford 0-10

Good long range effort by Darragh Gallagher.

Rock crashes a shot off the crossbar, let off for Longford.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-14 Longford 0-09

A well executed score by Dessie Reynolds. In fairness to Longford, they are battling away.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-14 Longford 0-08

Rock has no problem scoring this free.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-13 Longford 0-08

Smyth taps over a free after Sean McCormack is fouled.

Dublin changes:

Darren Daly and Jack McCaffrey on for Mick Fitzsimons and Jonny Cooper.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-12 Down 0-07 HT

Donw finish the half strongly to stay in this game. They didn't score for the first 24 minutes. Ciaran Thompson with the final point of the half.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-13 Longford 0-07 HT

Rock taps over a free in the last action of the half.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-11 Down 0-07

Conor Maginn helps continue Down's decent finish to the half.

Christy Ring Cup: Kildare 1-09 Derry 2-06 HT

All square in this one at half time.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-12 Longford 0-07

Longford goalkeeper Paddy Collum scores from a '45, great strike.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-11 Down 0-06

Connaire Harrison sends the umpire for his white flag, but Down will have it all to do in the second half.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-12 Longford 0-06

At his ease, Fenton chips over a point.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-11 Down 0-05

Jamie Brennan splits the posts now.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-10 Down 0-05

O'Hare again for Down, 31 minutes played.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-11 Longford 0-06

No pressure on McCarthy as he nonchalantly chips the ball over the bar.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-10 Longford 0-06

Score of the game so far as Smyth scores from distance.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 2-10 Longford 0-05

Smyth taps over a close range free.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-09 Down 0-03

Two quick scores for Down, last of which comes from Donal O'Hare.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 1-10 Longford 0-04

Off the left boot, Mannion swings over an excellent score.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-09 Down 0-01

Murphy scores from a free.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-08 Down 0-01

Caolan Mooney has Down off the mark in the 24th minute.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 1-08 Down 0-00

Ryan McHugh gets his first score of the day, this is worse than the game in Croke Park.

Goal - Dublin

Paul Mannion with a sublime finish to the net, 2-09 to 0-04.

Goal - Donegal

Leo McLoone makes it 1-07 to 0-00.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 1-09 Longford 0-04

Cluxton is off as a blood sub, but it's hard to see him return. O'Callaghan points at the other end.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 0-07 Down 0-00

Murphy cracks over his third point of the game.

Red Card

Longford's day just got worse as James McGivney is red carded for a challenge on Stephen Cluxton.

At least both sides have scored in Croke Park so far.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 0-06 Down 0-00

Murphy and McBrearty tag on scores for Donegal.

Goal - Dublin

Michael Dara Macauley lays off to Rock who fists the ball into the net, 1-08 to 0-04.

Eric Lownes goes for goal, but his low shot is just wide of the Longford post.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-08 Longford 0-04

Robbie Smyth takes the free and his effort is over the bar.

Free in for Longford, they need to nail this.

A second wide by Brian Fenton. Jim will be calling him ashore shortly.

Dublin starting to pull away already here and there's only 14 minutes played.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-08 Longford 0-03

Rock taps over a close range free.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 0-04 Down 0-00

Caolan Ward keeps Donegal's momentum going.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-07 Longford 0-03

Easy score for Brian Howard, Longford mistakes being punished.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-06 Longford 0-03

Fenton makes no mistake on this occasion, eleven minutes played.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 0-03 Down 0-00

A free from Paddy McBrearty extends Donegal's lead.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-05 Longford 0-03

Longford holding on to possession here and putting Dublin on the back foot, strange to see the Dubs sitting back, but eventually they do win it back an go forward before Dean Rock scores.

Wide for Dublin as Brian Fenton is off target. The guy is human after all.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-04 Longford 0-03

Donal McElligott finds room to launch over a great score.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-04 Longford 0-02

A great score by Paddy Andrews.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-03 Longford 0-02

Blew it up ref, the sides are level as Michael Quinn comes forward to score.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-02 Longford 0-01

Robbie Smyth swings over a great score.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 0-02 Down 0-00

Michael Murphy adds to Donegal's tally.

Longford are very open at the minute, not sure its the best option against the Dubs.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-03 Longford 0-00

Ciaran Kilkenny gets his first score of the day.

Ulster SFC: Donegal 0-01 Down 0-00

First blood to Donegal as Paul Brennan points.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-02 Longford 0-00

Direct running by Con O'Callaghan who takes his point.

Leinster SFC: Dublin 0-01 Longford 0-00

Philly McMahon opens the scoring for Dublin.

First attack of the day is by Longford as James McGivney has a shot at goals, but his effort is well wide.

We're underway in Croke Park..

Now ladies and gentlemen after that enthralling encounter in Semple Stadium, we have Dublin kicking the proverbial sh*te out of Longford, while Donegal and Down play basketball on a GAA pitch.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-12 Carlow 0-08 FT

Laois are deserved winners and head for the Leinster final for the first time since 2007.

Leading by nine points in the Munster SHC seems to be a dangerous thing to do.

SFC: London 1-19 Longford 2-26 FT

What a high scoring encounter here. Neither side will get the credit they deserve, but it's Louth who advance.

Tipperary are out of the Munster SHC. Clare were nine points down at one stage. The Munster SHC, the gift that keeps on giving.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-21 Clare 1-23 FT

Duggan makes sure of the victory for Clare. Their first in simple since the stone age..

Munster SHC: Limerick 2-26 Waterford 1-16 FT

Limerick cruise to victory.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-21 Clare 1-22

Clare take the lead through a Duggan point from play.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-21 Clare 1-21

Collins levels the game again, holy jaysus this is unreal.

Two minutes of the five minutes of the injury time played in Semple.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-21 Clare 1-20

Noel McGrath replies straight away for Tipp.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-20 Clare 1-20

Duggan drills over a free straight on front of goals.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-20 Clare 1-19

Then Conlon points from an impossible angle at the other end.

Forde eyes the target and sends the sliotar between wide of the posts from his latest free.

SFC: London 1-19 Longford 2-24

Woods points a free in this high scoring contest.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-20 Clare 1-18

Callanan looked to have mis hit that shot but he gets the point.

SFC: London 1-19 Louth 2-23

Three minutes of normal time remaining here.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-10 Carlow 0-07

Five minutes of normal time remaining in Croke Park.

Goal - Clare

From one end of the field to the other, Ian Galvin finishes a fine move to the Tipp net.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-09 Carlow 0-07

A free from Broderick leaves just two points between the teams.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-19 Clare 0-18

Duggan's free reduces the gap to four points after 63 minutes.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-09 Carlow 0-06

A free by Donie Kingston puts three points between the teams.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-19 Clare 0-17

Sheer class from Callanan there to take his point.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-08 Carlow 0-06

Niall Donoher eases the pressure on Laois.

Munster SHC: Limerick 2-23 Waterford 1-13

Waterford battling hard, but they have a lot to do in this one.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-18 Clare 0-17

Paudie Maher fouls Duggan and the Clare man taps over the free.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-18 Clare 0-16

Tipp after upping the pace now as they win a free which Forde converts.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-17 Clare 0-16

John McGrath is class to watch as he pops over another point.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-16 Clare 0-16

Bonnar Maher's point relieves the pressure on Tipp a bit.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-07 Carlow 0-06

Broderick gets his first point from play.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-15 Clare 0-16

HAwkeye rules in favour of Collins' effort on this occasion.

SFC: London 1-13 Louth 2-19

Louth really pulling away now.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-15 Clare 0-15

Just the three points between the sides now as Duggan scores from a free.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-15 Clare 0-14

Duggan is unerring since his earlier miss.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-15 Clare 0-13

Off his left side, John McGrath swings over a very good score.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-14 Clare 0-13

Clare almost in for a goal, but the win a free in which Duggan converts.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-14 Clare 0-12

Shane O'Donnell is fouled after Paudie Maher makes a mistake on the 20 metre line, Duggan taps over.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-14 Clare 0-11

Forde angles a '65 over the bar.

SFC: London 1-10 Louth 2-17

Woods kicks his seven point of the game.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-13 Clare 0-11

Forde shows his consistency from frees once again.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-06 Carlow 0-04

Just the two points between the sides now, all is not lost for Carlow by any means.

Goal - Waterford

Tommy Ryan pulls a goal back for Waterford, badly needed score, but may still not be enough for them, they trail by 2-16 to 1-09.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-12 Clare 0-11

Jack Browne shows his forwards how it should be done with a great score.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-12 Clare 0-10

Inspirational score by Paudie Maher.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-11 Clare 0-10

Podge Collins has arrived, great score from a tight angle.

Brilliant catch by Tipp goalkeeper Brian Hogan, jesus he was a foot over the crossbar there.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-11 Clare 0-09

Forde scores from another free.

SFC: London 1-10 Louth 2-13

Andy McDonnell is on target for the Wee County.

The first ten minutes of the second half in Semple could define this game.

The Life of a Goalkeeper

Just seen Limerick's second goal again and don't think that Waterford goalkeeper Stephen O'Keeffe will want to see it again as he gifts a three-pointer to Graeme Mulcahy.

Limerick received a standing ovation leaving the field at half time. A lot of souls searching for Waterford to do at the break, but it looks as if they will struggle to make the knockout stages.

Certainly, two of our games look set to go down to the wire as Tipp v. Clare and Carlow v. Laois are close contests, but the signs are not so good for Waterford who are trailing Limerick by 13 points (Munster SHC) and London who have a six-point deficit to make up against Louth (SFC qualifiers).

SFC: London 1-09 Louth 2-12 HT

The Exiles are rattled here as Louth have looked impressive.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-10 Clare 0-09 HT

A strong finish to the half has Clare right back in this game.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-06 Carlow 0-03 HT

Not one for the football purists in Croke Park.

Munster SHC: Limerick 2-14 Waterford 0-07 HT

A surprisingly comfortable opening half for the Shannonsiders.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-10 Clare 0-09

Clare hitting their stride now as Kelly adds another from play.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-10 Clare 0-08

Duggan's radar is back on target after a couple of misses.

Goal - Louth

Conor Grimes fists the ball to the net, Louth lead 2-11 to 1-08.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-10 Clare 0-07

Kelly finds room eventually to hit a good point.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-06 Carlow 0-03

Carlow pull a point back in the 30th minute.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-06 Carlow 0-02

A Munnelly free puts Laois four points clear. Carlow might have to come out and play yet.

SFC: London 1-07 Louth 1-10

Holcroft responds for Louth as we hit the 30 minute mark.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-10 Clare 0-06

Duggan points a free from the sideline.

SFC: London 1-06 Louth 1-09

Ciaran Downey gets a score for Louth.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-10 Clare 0-05

Excellent score by John McGrath.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-04 Carlow 0-02

Double score game now in Croker.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-09 Clare 0-05

Duggan is keeping Clare in this game from frees.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-09 Clare 0-04

Noel McGrath is in space and he doesn't miss those sort of points.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-08 Clare 0-04

Duggan and Forde exchange points.

Hawke eye rules out Callanan's score

Unlucky for Tipp, it was what looked a good score. 1-07 to 0-03

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-08 Clare 0-03

Tipp are back if that last score is anything to go by, a good team move finished by Seamus Callanan.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-07 Clare 0-03

Forde is on fire as he slots over another free.

Hard to watch stuff in Croker, only three scores after 20 minutes of play.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-06 Clare 0-03

Duggan rifles over a free.

Goal - Louth

Ronan Hoilcroft drills the ball to the net, 1-08 to 1-03, Louth lead.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-06 Clare 0-02

Cathal Barrett with a super point for Tipp.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-05 Clare 0-02

Forde, this time from a free.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-02 Carlow 0-01

Diarmuid Walshe gets Carlow's first score.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 1-04 Clare 0-02

Tuohy to Conlon and the full forward takes his point.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-02 Carlow 0-00

Donie Kingston kicks a point despite being under pressure.

Goal - Limerick

A second goal for the Shannonsiders who lead by 2-05 to 0-02 after 13 minutes.

Goal - Tipperary

Another stunning goal in the Munster SHC as Billy McCarthy rattles the net.

SFC: London 1-03 Louth 0-07

A quick exchange of points, Ciaran Downey for Louth.

SFC: London 1-02 Louth 0-06

Woods edges Louth back in front after London's goal.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 0-04 Clare 0-01

Fine score from Ronan Maher from underneath the stand.

Gearoid Hegarty got the Limerick goal.

Goal - Limerick

Good start by the Shannonsiders who lead by 1-05 to 0-02.

Correction: Clare score ruled out

Conlon's effort has been ruled out by hawkeye, 0-03 0-01 to Tipp.

SFC: London 0-02 Louth 0-05

Woods pops over another free.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 0-03 Clare 0-02

Great cross field ball by Tony Kelly gathered by Conlon who scores from over his shoulder.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 0-03 Clare 0-01

Forde points from play after he picks up a breaking ball.

Leinster SFC: Laois 0-01 Carlow 0-00

The experienced Ross Munnelly settle's early Laois nerves.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 0-02 Clare 0-01

Bonnar Maher is fouled and Forde has no problem tapping this one over.

SFC: London 0-01 Louth 0-04

A Woods free extends Louth's lead.

Early change for Waterford as Shane Fives is off injured and replaced by Shane McNulty.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 0-01 Clare 0-01

Jason Forde splits the posts from a favourable free.

SFC: London 0-00 Louth 0-03

Declan Byrne continues Louth's good start.

Munster SHC: Tipperary 0-00 Clare 0-01

Peter Duggan points a free after John Conlon is fouled.

SFC: London 0-00 Louth 0-02

William Woods and Tommy Durnin get the Wee County off to a good start.

Munster SHC: Limerick 0-01 Waterford 0-01

Waterford get the scoring up an running in the first minute, but Limerick's response is swift.

Tipp have won the last five meetings between themselves and Clare.

The action doesn't stop there as the last of the first round qualifiers is down for decision and this sees London take on Louth at Ruislip.

Also throwing in at 2pm is the first of today's Leinster SFC semi-finals as Laois and Carlow meet.

The same can be said for Waterford and Limerick, a defeat for the Déise will put them out, while Limerick are the form team at the moment.

For Tipp, nothing but a win will do against a Clare side that will be confident of coming away with the points.

The Munster SHC resumes in just over 15 minutes and what cracking games we have in store.

We'll be back later with any updates and offering our usual perils of wisdom.

Yesterday, we had some excellent games in both the hurling and football championship and today could be no different.

The Munster SHC continues and both of today's games throw in at 2pm. Tipperary and Clare meet at Semple Stadium and Limerick clash with Waterford at the Gaelic Grounds.

In the football qualifiers, London and Longford meet at Ruislip at 2pm.

The battle to see who will join Fermanagh in the Ulster final sees Donegal and Down go head to head.

In Leinster, neighbours Laois and Carlow do battle for a place in the final at Croke Park and this will be followed by the meeting of Dublin and Longford at 4pm.

Provincial semi-finals

There are provincial semi-finals in two provinces this afternoon as Leinster and Ulster reach the penultimate stage.