A splash of springcolour is coming to north Cork thanks to the blooming talents of one of the country’s youngest businesses — which is turning old wellies into bright flower pots.

From the day they ran up 39 points without reply in the first round against CBC, there was little doubt that the 2014 Munster Schools Senior Cup trophy would find a familiar home at Crescent Comprehensive College in Dooradoyle.

Nenagh Éire Óg qualified for their first Tipperary SHC final since 2006 after a convincing semi-final replay win over Kildangan at Semple Stadium yesterday (1-17 to 0-12).

Cork 1-17 Tipperary 0-9

CONFUSION and controversy surrounded this vital final round-robin Harty Cup group game at Goatenbridge yesterday, with Youghal initially informed that they had won a cracking contest by a single point.

ARDMORE’S six-year tenure in the top flight of Waterford hurling may be about to end after defeat to Stradbally in a thrilling relegation play off at Fraher Field, Dungarvan, on Saturday. The seasiders now face Mount Sion, with the losers set for the intermediate grade in 2009.

Shannon 28 Garryowen 15

Cork Constitution 24 Garryowen 8

Cork Con 24 Garryowen 8

St Mary’s College 13 Garryowen 13

Mallow2-13 St Vincent’s2-9