Thurles hosts NHL semis

First up, Waterford lock horns with Munster rivals Limerick in their semi-final at 2pm.

The Deise men looked like the form team in Division One before defeat to Dublin, whom Limerick beat two weeks ago.

Then at 4pm, Kilkenny go head to head with Clare.

The Cats are firm favourites to return to the top tier decider after last year's absence.

The Banner haven't been in a final since 2005's defeat to the Leinster kingpins.