Kiely edges O’Donoghue in last shot to capture Cronin Cup

Vincent Kiely is the John Cronin Cup champion following his last shot win over John O’Donoghue at Cobh on Sunday.

They both missed Rossleague cross in the first shot and they were just onto the first straight in two. O’Donoghue then got a good third shot to the top of the hill to take a big lead. Kiely rallied with a brilliant bowl down the hill past Dennis’ and onto the flat, which O’Donoghue missed by 20m. O’Donoghue then got a great bowl towards Durkin’s boreen, which Kiely just beat.

Kiely followed with a good bowl up the hill to hold his lead. O’Donoghue hit back with a great bowl to Sam’s corner, but Kiely beat that tip too. They both got poor shots out of the bend, with Kiely still just in front. They took two more to reach McCarthy’s cross although O’Donoghue was a bit unlucky not to make it in one.