Ashton power to Munster glory

Ashton’s stunning display of first-half firepower meant they were never in danger of losing an entertaining Munster Senior Schoolboys Cup final at Garryduff yesterday.

The Cork City school were all but of sight at half-time with a 4-0 advantage as their players’ greater experience of top-level senior club action told against a game Midleton College outfit.

David Hobbs’ side, looking to retain their crown as well as exact revenge for a heartbreaking loss to Midleton in an epic 2010 decider, went in front on 14 minutes, after weathering some early pressure.