Birr defeat Kilcormac/Killoughey

Birr took another step towards a record sixth consecutive Offaly senior hurling title when they beat Kilcormac/Killoughey 0-15 to 0-12 in Lusmagh last evening.

Birr were five points up before Killoughey parish side opened their account in the 12th minute and by half time trailed by only two points, 0-9 to 0-7.

On the resumption, the challengers cut their arrears to the minimum, but Birr hit back every time their lead was threatened.