Glanmire show their ruthless side

Brunell 47 Glanmire 84: Ruthless is a word that comes to mind and it’s appropriate to describe Glanmire’s destruction of local rivals Brunell as the chase for a fourth National Cup success in a row continues.

Glanmire coach Mark Scannell may be a close friend and colleague of his opposite number Francis O’Sullivan but sympathy was in short supply last night as Glanmire turned on the after-burners to blitz Brunell after a slow start.

The underdogs, who lost their first seven league games of the season after a slew of injuries to key players, had the temerity to sprint into an opening quarter lead. At one point they led the champions 22-9. A shock on the cards on a weekend of the FA Cup 3rd round? The answer was emphatic as Glanmire cruised to a 37-point stroll.