Late Delaney point saves Our Lady’s

A SUPERB long-range point by substitute Shane Delaney three minutes into injury time earned Our Lady’s a deserved draw in an enthralling Dr Harty Cup quarter-final at The Ragg yesterday.

When these two schools met at the same stage last year they produced two magnificent games before Thurles won in a replay. Once more two superb teams — littered with All-Ireland minor winners — spared nothing in pursuit of victory. The standard served up suggests it will take a very good team to deny the Premier County a hat-trick of titles.

Thurles looked en route for victory when they led by seven points at the break after playing with the aid of the wind. However they were forced to defend for long periods after the restart as Our Lady’s came forward in wave after wave.