Sun rises in the South East for Ballymartle

Ballymartle 1-10 Ballinhassig 1-5

Aided by a strong wind in the first-half, Ballymartle, after an indifferent start, got their act together and five points in rapid succession from Darren McCarthy, John Coleman, full-forward Michael O’Mahony, who struck twice, and midfielder David Edmonds, who successfully converted a 45, launched them on the victory trail.

Ballinhassig, who lacked the finesse and technique of their rivals, did get on the score-sheet when midfielder Michael Sheehan kicked over a point in the 19th minute. However, seconds later they were dealt a real hammer blow. After outstanding goalkeeper Liam Grainger brought off a series of fine saves, the Ballinhassig citadel finally fell when Shane Mooney banged home a goal on the stroke of half time to leave Ballymartle leading by 1-6 to 0-3 at the break.