THE six point advantage gained by Ballingeary in a wind-assisted first half proved crucial in deservedly earning them a place in the semi-final the Cork Premier IHC in Kilmurry yesterday.

HAVING missed the drawn game through injury, returning All-Ireland captain Graham Canty’s presence at midfield for Bantry Blues in Carrigadrohid assisted their passage through to a semi-final meeting with Mallow in the Cork Premier IFC.