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Bookies in the black as Cats slip up

Bookmaking firms were last night celebrating Galway’s Leinster SHC final victory over Kilkenny.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2012 - 01:00

Colm O’Connor

Leon Blanche of Boylesports admitted the result was worth a “very nice six-figure sum” to his firm.

However Blanche added that Brian Cody’s side remain favourites to retain the Liam MacCarthy Cup in September.

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