David Murphy to face James O’Donovan in Munster semi-final

David Murphy secured his place in the Munster senior championship semi-final, after a gripping contest with Martin Coppinger, at Baile Mhuirne, on Sunday.

Murphy now plays James O’Donovan, in next Sunday’s semi-final at Béal na mBláth. Arthur McDonagh and Michael Harrington meet in the other semi-final, on Friday, at Ballinagree.

Coppinger battled hard to stay on track to retain his Munster and All-Ireland titles, but only intermittently produced his best. Both struggled to find a winning rhythm in the first half of the score, but, in the last quarter, Murphy had the sharpness to get through.