Carlow hurlers and footballers in action this afternoon

There is a double header of Carlow intercounty hurling and football action in Dr Cullen Park this afternoon.

At 12.30, the county’s senior hurlers begin their Walsh Cup campaign against NUI Galway.

Then at 2.15, the Carlow senior footballers take to the field for the third time in seven days when they face Louth in the O’Byrne Cup.

In Kilkenny, Dicksboro face Thomastown in the JJ Kavanagh’s county under 21 A hurling final.

Throw in at Nowlan Park is at 1.30.