McCormack goal seals it for Thurles in thriller

Thurles CBS 2-11 Our Lady's, Templemore 0-13

There was no real danger as a Templemore defender lined up his clearance but John O’Neill made a great block before sweeping it across goal to the unmarked McCormack. The 14-year-old, a nephew of “Redser” O’Grady, rattled the net from the edge of the small square to give his side a four point cushion, and they weren’t going to be caught from that position.

Replays are seldom as good as the drawn game but this was the exception. Before a big crowd, both teams served up another classic contest.