GAA: Gaels’ title after second-half revival
The fifth of seven points from frees by Nigel Skehan, 11 minutes after the resumption, gave the Kilkenny side the lead for the first time and, more significantly, the confidence to impose their will on the game.
True to character, Birr put up a brave fight. But, combined with some missed scoring opportunities at the stage when the game was in the balance, the loss of key regulars through injury ultimately undermined their challenge to a serious degree.
