Catherine’s prevail in super clash

A BATTLE all the way between St Catherine’s and Killeagh at Youghal, in an Evening Echo Cork County SHC clash rich in quality and fervour, which St Catherine’s won 0-17 to 0-16.

Maybe it was the fear of a relegation dogfight that drove the players on. Maybe it was just the brilliant hurling conditions that brought out the best in two committed sides. Maybe, but there can only be one winner and it’s St Catherine’s who go into the championship draw in a few weeks’ time, leaving Killeagh battling relegation with Castlelyons.

Killeagh came agonisingly close — two gilt-edged missed goal chances going a begging — but for guts and determination alone St Catherine’s deserved their victory.