A general view of Parnell Park. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
Electric Ireland Leinster Minor Hurling Championship
TIER ONE
Wexford 2-20 Kilkenny 1-20
Galway 2-16 Dublin 1-14
TIER TWO
Antrim 1-24 Meath 1-20 AET
Laois 3-12 Carlow 0-15
Kildare 2-15 Kerry 1-15
Kilkenny staged a late comeback, but Wexford still prevailed following an exciting encounter.
At Chadwicks Wexford Park the hosts led by 10 points at one stage, but Kilkenny narrowed the gap significantly.
An opening period Darren Rossiter goal guided Wexford into a 1-13 to 0-7 half-time advantage.
Rossiter struck a second goal as Wexford, inspired by Seán O'Brien, held a commanding lead before Kilkenny came thundering back.
Kevin Buggy scored a goal for Kilkenny, but Wexford claimed the spoils.
Brian Callanan's late goal sealed an important win for Galway against Dublin at Parnell Park.
Dublin enjoyed some productive moments during the first half, but a Ciarán Leen goal ensured Galway were level at the interval, 1-5 to 0-8.
Rory Flannery netted a penalty for Dublin, but Galway responded in the closing stages.
Tony Mahony, Ross Deegan, and Tom Óg Phelan were Laois' goalscorers in their win over Carlow.
Antrim eventually overcame a spirited Meath outfit after extra-time, while Kildare edged out Kerry at Manguard Park, Hawkfield.