Tallow 0-13 Ballyduff Upper 0-10
After a 26 year wait Tallow reached the county senior hurling final after edging a tough battle in deplorable conditions against local rivals Ballyduff Upper at Fraher Field on Saturday afternoon. Despite the driving rain the teams served up an entertaining opening period. Four points from Ballyduff wing forward Jamie Kearney provided the highlight as the 2007 champions held a 0-8 to 0-7 lead at the break. The sides were level six times and the stalemate continued into the second half. Four points in the final quarter ultimately tilted the balance in Tallow’s favour. Substitute Tommy Daly levelled matters for a ninth time at ten points apiece before Aaron Pratt and two placed balls from Thomas Ryan sealed victory. Ballyduff’s only second half scores came courtesy of two Brendan Hannon frees. Aidan Kearney, David O’Brien and James Murray impressed in a stout Tallow back line while the industrious Paul O’Brien at midfield and Thomas Ryan in attack also made key contributions.
Ballygunner 2-10 De La Salle 0-11
De La Salle’s reign as county champions ended in controversial circumstances on Sunday afternoon at Walsh Park. In the early minutes a mass brawl broke out involving almost every player from both sides which resulted in referee Michael Wadding issuing a straight red card to De La Salle forward Paudi Nevin. An incident also occurred in the tunnel as the teams left the field at half time. The Gunners held a 1-3 to 0-4 half time lead with David O’Sullivan bagging the crucial goal. JJ Hutchinson added a second green flag shortly after the break to build up a five point cushion. De La Salle rallied with Eoin Madigan and Dean Twomey to the forefront. Both players struck over three points from play over the hour. Pauric Mahony’s seven frees proved pivotal however as the holders encountered difficulties in this department. Late points from Andy Maloney and Brian O’Sullivan wrapped it up for Ballygunner as their numerical advantage eventually reaped dividends.
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