Toome withstand Sars rally

Toomevara 3-19 Thurles Sarsfields 3-16

The new champions looked clear winners after turning over with an 11 point half-time lead, but Sars, looking for their first title since 1974, put in a storming last quarter and only a magnificent save by Toome 'keeper Justin Cottrell in injury time denied them a second bite of the cherry.

Toome's victory was achieved through a tremendous work ethic. From the throw in they chased and harassed their opponents into making the mistakes and conceding the frees which Ken Dunne punished every time.