Thurles eye derby clash with Nenagh

THIS year’s Dr Harty Cup (Munster Colleges SAHC) has produced outstanding games and tomorrow’s semi-finals should continue that trend.

Champions Thurles CBS have impressed in their title defence but face an acid test against Nenagh CBS in Templemore. Thurles breezed through their three round robin ties scoring 5-55 (including victory over Nenagh, 0-16 to 0-10) before pipping Clare giants St Flannan’s in a magnificent quarter-final.

Arguably the best Harty Cup hurler on view this year has been Thurles centre back Denis Maher and his performance will be a huge factor in deciding the outcome. But this isn’t a one-man team by any means. Stephen Maher and Pa Dunne have shone while up front the pace of Mike O’Brien, the towering figure of Darragh Devane and the superb free taking of Aidan McCormack will give Thurles an edge.