Jerry Gibbons lifts Barrett Cup after scorching effort

Jerry Gibbons scorched past the line in 12 throws to win the Bill Barrett Cup final over Tim Young at Caheragh.
Jerry Gibbons lifts Barrett Cup after scorching effort
Wed, 29 Mar, 2017 - 01:00
Seamus O’Tuama

He beat Young’s opening shot to the lawn by 40m. Young’s second went left and only made the top of the rise.

Gibbons beat that well with his bowl towards Lisangle cross. Young’s third throw beat that tip by just 20m, but Gibbon’s reply passed it by only 70m.

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