Newcestown to win tough battle with Ballyhea

TODAY: IHC: Newcestown v Ballyhea: Ballyanley, 7.30pm.

WITHOUT question the match of the round, between two clubs steeped in hurling tradition. Both should have won this grade before but have always come up short. Ballinhassig’s promotion to the senior ranks has now opened the way.

This is the third meeting in a row between the sides, with the results standing at a win apiece. On each occasion only a point separated the teams. Ballyhea are young but full of enthusiasm. Neil Ronan is their top player, with Maurice O’Sullivan, Aidan Crowley, Ian Ronan and long-serving Ollie Morrissey all set to start.