Motivator Monan keeps Ballygalget trained on title

YOU want contrast? Down’s Ballygalget meet Newtownshandrum of Cork on Sunday in the All-Ireland club senior hurling semi-final.

To get this far, Newtown have beaten Delanys, awarded a walkover against Erin’s Own, outplayed a star-studded CIT side, overcame a highly-motivated, professionally-prepared Cloyne in the final, all to win the Cork Senior Hurling Championship.

After that, they had to beat a resurgent Thurles (Tipperary) and experienced Ballygunner (Waterford), to win the Munster title.