Birr 3-12 Kilcormac/Killoughey 2-7

By Jim O’Sullivan AGAINST different opposition, Kilcormac/Killoughey might at least have been competitive over a longer period in yesterday’s Offaly county hurling final in St Brendan’s Park.

But considering the overall strength and vast experience of reigning All-Ireland club champions Birr, it was no surprise the game was as good as decided before half time.

All that was required of Pat Joe Whelahan’s team to complete the four-in-a-row was to maintain their consistency through the second half and this they managed with little difficulty.