Bennettsbridge have wind in their sails

AIB All-Ireland Club IHC final - Bennettsbridge (Kilkenny) 1-17 Abbeyknockmoy (Galway) 1-14: In the end, it all came down to a gust of wind. With 56 minutes on the clock at Croke Park, Sean Morrissey struck a point attempt from out on the right wing that dipped violently and flew to the Abbeyknockmoy net.

The scores had been tied so Bennettsbridge moved three clear and, as it turned out, neither team scored again in the remaining six minutes or so.

It was an unfortunate way for an exciting and high quality game to be decided even if it did ensure a piece of club hurling history for Bennettsbridge who have now won consecutive junior and intermediate titles.