Rebels pay price for slow start

WHILE they deserved better than to finish seven points in arrears, Cork could hardly quibble about the outcome of the All-Ireland intermediate hurling final at Thurles last Saturday night. It has to be acknowledged that Kilkenny were the better-balanced side, and the threat from their attack was certainly a bit more widespread, with five of their six starting forwards, as well as two of the substitutes, contributing to their tally of 2-11 from play over the hour.

• Kenneally laments Rebels poor start

Meelin and Kilbrin to contest hurling final in Tullylease

THE 2010 EPS Bison Junior A Hurling Championship Final between Meelin and Kilbrin is confirmed for Tullylease on Sunday, September 12.

Razor sharp Kilbrin crush Banteer to reach hurling final

KILBRIN disposed the challenge of Banteer with the minimum of fuss in the second semi-final to the EPS Bison Duhallow Junior A Hurling Championship played in Kanturk last Sunday. The stark truth was that Kilbrin emerged far superior and the scoring summaries offered ample evidence of the gulf between the sides.

Slick Lismire far too strong for score-shy Millstreet

A SLICKER Lismire carried too much craft and sharpness for a wasteful Millstreet in the opening round to the Duhallow Junior B Hurling Championship in Lismire last Friday.

Late goals see Churchtown through

Churchtown 3-5 Ballyhooly 0-11 CHURCHTOWN are through to meet Charleville in this week end's semi-final Hibernian Hotel Premier JHC following their close win over Ballyhooly at Killavullen on Sunday. Ballyhooly held a three point lead entering the closing minutes but a great fightback by Churchtown who scored two vital goals by Kieran Curtin decided the issue.

Rovers secure final berth

DONERAILE who fielded the bulk of their County JBHC winning side lost out to Harbour Rovers in the Under 21 B HC semi-final at Castletownroche on Sunday evening. It was high scoring game with Harbour Rovers in great form They had some outstanding players in Emmet Sheehan, Martin Roche, Alex Sheehan and Aidan Condon. Aidan Condon and Garry Sweeney exchanged an early goal that had Rovers 1-5 to 1-1 clear after 15 minutes.

Most exciting weekend of the season as big guns face-off

THE most exciting period of the Muskerry GAA playing scene is at hand as the coming weekend will see the contenders for ultimate victory in the divisions premier championships being further reduced. On Saturday the first finalists for the Quish's Junior Hurling Championship will be known while on Sunday evening Ballincollig who qualified for the Ross Oil Junior Football Championship final last week will know their opponents in same.

Powerful Kilworth retain their U-16 'B' crown

KILWORTH retained the Under 16 BHC title at Castletownroche on Thursday evening last when a strong finish in the last quarter saw them see off a gallant Miceal MacCarthaighs in this years decider.

Murphy snatches late draw from Newtownshandrum

WHEN Newtown banged in two goals in the first two minutes by James Bowles and Cathal Naughton one felt they were going to have an easy win. However, Erins Own picked up their game considerably and Eoghan Murphy had two points while Michael Bowles pointed for the Avondhu side.