Newtown’s ‘big three’ to the rescue

A SUPERB contest in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday as Limerick three-in-a-row champions Adare defied predictions and really put it up to heavy favourites Newtownshandrum in this Munster Club SHC semi-final.

They were denied ultimately only by the enduring magnificence of Newtown’s big three of centre-back Pat Mulcahy, and the O’Connor twins, Ben and Jerry.

True, this was another fine team display by the Cork champions, from the tenacious Jerry O’Mahony at corner-back to youngster Jamie Coughlan at the other end, every player in green-and-gold contributed, none more than captain Dermot Gleeson.