Dunloy to shock past masters Birr

AIB All-Ireland Club SHC semi-final: Birr v Dunloy, Clones, 2pm (M Haverty, Galway).

SUPERFICIALLY, you would go immediately for a Birr win here. Powerhouses of this competition, joint top of the roll of honour with Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny (four titles apiece), Birr are past masters when it comes to the All-Ireland club championship.

They are also past masters of Dunloy, who have never defeated them at this level (a draw in the ‘95 final the closest they’ve come).