Clonoulty Rossmore were crowned West Senior Hurling Champions last evening, with a five point victory over Eire Og Annacarthy.
Nothing could separate the sides in the first half, with Eire Og leading by just a single point into the break.
The point for point trend continued in the second half, and a goal from Donal O’ Dwyer for Annacarthy still couldn’t put daylight between the sides.
Former inter county hurler Timmy Hammersly was brought on, and Clonoulty totally dominated play in the last quarter – They pushed on to win 1-14 to 1-9.
Both teams are safely through to the County Quarter finals having recently come out on top of each of their groups.
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Meanwhile the line up for the Seamus O Riain senior hurling quarter finals are now known.
Toomevara, Roscrea, JK Bracken’s and Holycross have reached the last 4.
The wind dominated in both games in Nenagh, whereToomevara ran out convincing victors over Silvermines – 22 points to 1-6.
Roscrea beat Templederry Kenyons 4-19 to 2-19.
Meanwhile Jk Bracken’s beat Lorrha Dorrha 2.19 to 2.16 and Holycross Ballycvahill beat Clonakenny on a final scoreline of 2.18 to 2.14.
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Seamus O Riain Relegation:
Moycarkey-Borris 4-16 Borrisokane 2-14
Knockavilla 0.14 Ballingarry 4.16
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Borrisoleigh were up against Carrick Swans, In the preliminary county senior hurling quarter final in Cashel, where they led 1-4 to 1-12 at half time
That game finished up Borrisoleigh 3-15 to Carrick Swans 2-5.
Borrisoleigh go on the face Loughmore Castleiney in the county quarter finals.
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In Newport, it finished….
Kiladangan 1 – 20 Ballina 1 – 10 in the first part of the round robin
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In the South senior football semi final replay :
Moyle Rovers overcame Killenaule by a single point in Fethard.
It finished 8 points to 7 in favour of Moyle Rovers
