Loughmore Castleiney claim Mid Football title

Reigning county champions Loughmore Castleiney have claimed the Mid Senior Football final at the expense of Upperchurch.

It was a firecely fought contest early in the game, and at half time Loughmore led by just two points – 6 points to 4.

It was a close game until Colm Ryan of Upperchurch was sent off mid way through the second half after which Loughmore went through the gears and ran out comfortable winners.

It finished up Loughmore Castleiney 17 points, Upperchurch Drombane 6.

Speaking to Tipp FM after the game, Declan Laffan, Loughmore manager, said the sending off finished Upperchurch.