O’Callaghan points way for mighty Mathunas

Diarmuid Ó Mathunas 3-12 Tullylease 2-12

Operating at left corner-forward, O’Callaghan finished with a personal tally of 2-6, one of those points a magnificent side line cut from 50 metres, as the West Cork champions qualified for their first ever county final at this level. With the game delicately poised, JP O’Callaghan’s second goal was clearly a square infringement while at the other end they had a ‘goal’ — which would have put them two points clear with two minutes to go — ruled out for a similar infringement.

However over the 60 odd minutes, O’Mathunas were marginally better balanced. Their hurling was that bit crisper and they had a number of outstanding players in goalkeeper Johnny Nyhan, midfielder Michael Fehilly, and scorer in chief JP O’Callaghan.