Killeagh turn giant killers against Blackrock as Barr's win a thriller

TINY Killeagh sprung a huge surprise in Midleton yesterday as the permanent tsb Cork County SHC got into full swing with six opening round games.

Killeagh shocked mighty Blackrock 2-16 to 1-14. And there was no fluke about it as acknowledged in a boisterous winner’s dressing-room afterwards by gracious Blackrock coach Timmy Murphy.

It was a win built on skill and fitness by a well-prepared, finely-balanced and talented hurling side, a win that was fully deserved.