Austin drives Borris to title

Borrisokane CC 2-9 Coláiste Mhuire, Johnstown 0-8

Borrisokane Community College of Tipperary claimed their first All-Ireland Vocational Schools senior hurling title with a late surge to sweep aside Leinster kingpins Coláiste Mhuire of Johnstown.

But for over 50 minutes, neither side looked anxious to win, or indeed worthy of winning. In perfect conditions for hurling, it was 1-2 to 0-3 at the break, and 1-6 to 0-8 on 55 minutes, and the thought occurred that a draw was the best result to offer redemption for two sides playing well below their true potential.