Kielys a potent force for Kilrossanty

Kilrossanty 2-5, Ardmore 0-7

Kilrossanty's 1-3 to 0-2 half-time lead was due mainly to the outstanding play of Jacko Kiely, whose superlative goal on 12 minutes would be a worthy match-winner on any stage.

He had already helped himself to a quality point before he delivered a thunderbolt from 25 metres which flew into the corner of Damien Lenane's net. giving the 'keeper no earthly chance of saving his citadel