Shamrocks Ballyhale are the St Canice’s Credit Union Kilkenny senior hurling champions once again for 2021, completing a four in a row for the southern side. O’Loughlin Gaels started brightly in what was a fierce competitive and physical contest at times, at half time the scoreboard read 1-11 to 0-11 in favour of the town side. After the restart that pattern continued but a two goal blitz by Ballyhale Shamrocks turned the contest in their favour. Once ahead they never looked like relinquishing the lead running out 3-19 to 3-15 winners.
At half time in Sunday’s game the 1971 Champions Bennettsbridge were honoured on the pitch. Eighteen of the team and panel from that day were present to be honoured.
Click here for match report courtesy of Robert Cribbin (Kilkenny People)
Click here for pictures from the day courtesy of Willie Dempsey
