Bryan O’Reilly sees off cousin to reach first All-Ireland final

Bryan O’Reilly will contest his first All-Ireland final following his bowl of odds win over his cousin Paul O’Reilly in the Ulster senior final at Madden on Sunday.

He will bowl either Martin Coppinger or Arthur McDonagh who meet in next Sunday’s Munster final at Timoleague. Coppinger beat Aidan Murphy at Baile Mhuirne and McDonagh beat Gary Daly at Doneraile.

The Ulster final was level after five each to the bus shelter. Paul took a huge lead with a great eighth shot, but he got a poor ninth. He was unlucky with his next past the chapel and Bryan won the lead. They were still level at McInvenna’s. Paul then pushed clear when Bryan hit the left with his shot.