Hero ‘Brick’ sees Stradbally home

ARDMORE’S six-year tenure in the top flight of Waterford hurling may be about to end after defeat to Stradbally in a thrilling relegation play off at Fraher Field, Dungarvan, on Saturday. The seasiders now face Mount Sion, with the losers set for the intermediate grade in 2009.

There was never much between the sides with Ardmore just a point in front, 1-4 to 0-6, at the interval thanks to Seamas Prendergast’s 10th minute goal.

With county captain Michael “Brick’’ Walsh more and more influential, and man of the match John Coffey marshalling their defence, Stradbally thundered back on the restart.