HIS Galway underage hurling days yielded plenty of success yet it was not until Sunday evening that Ger Farragher reached the milestone of a national triumph at senior level.

KILKENNY captain and Ballyhale Shamrocks star TJ Reid revealed the All-Ireland finalists relied on outside advice ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland club semi-final win over Newtownshandrum.

I HAVE a very good friend who likes a punt. This year he did the following treble; Kauto Star to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup – we know what happened there; Portumna to win the All-Ireland club hurling title today and Ireland to win the Grand Slam on Saturday.