Flannan’s set to foil Kilmallock fairytale

AFTER just two seasons competing, Scoil Iosaef (Kilmallock) are only an hour away from a place in a Dr. Harty Cup final.

They face holders St. Flannan’s at Caherconlish tomorrow (2 pm), and there is optimism in the school they can pull off a giant-killing act.

Principal and team coach PJ McNamara is confident his side won’t be easily beaten: “We go into the game as rank outsiders, even though there was only five points between us in the preliminary round,” he said. “But there is huge interest in the game around south Limerick and we won’t be lacking in support.