Browne keeps champions on course

HARD to beat the fervour and intensity of a Cork-Tipperary hurling clash.

Yes, champions St Colmans Fermoy are still on course for a hat-trick of Irish Examiner sponsored Dr Harty Cup triumphs. But forget the scoreline Thurles CBS gave them one hell of a contest in Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary, yesterday before crumbling in the final 10 minutes when the talented Andrew O'Shaughnessy finally got room to display his skill.

Two sendings off, two penalty misses and a hat-trick of goals from St Colmans corner-forward Fergus Browne made it a contest to light up a cold afternoon.