Flannan’s power to Harty history

St Flannan's 1-11 Thurles CBS 1-6

They had to work hard though. Thurles, without a title since 1956, made a massive effort to bridge that gap after Timmy Hammersly scrambled home a goal in the 50th minute to leave two points between them. However, the Ennis college upped the pace to finish three points clear - and deserving winners.

The victors were forced to line out without captain and centre-back James McInerney and in a rearranged defence Seamus Hickey took over the pivotal position with Conor Neylon slotting in at right half back. The moves worked handsomely for Flannans.