Maher clinches it for Sars

THURLES SARSFIELDS dethroned Mid Tipperary senior hurling champions Drom Inch to claim their 41st divisional title at Templemore yesterday.

Clashes between the sides over the last number of seasons have been close and hard fought – and this was no exception as Drom-Inch came with a late charge as they battled to rescue their bid for three titles in-a-row. It wasn’t to be, however, as Sarsfields, with sub Ger O’Grady having a big impact, secured the win six minutes into injury-time with a point from centre-forward Denis Maher.

Thurles led from the start and an Aidan McCormack goal in the 13th minute gave them a massive boost. However, Drom-Inch hit back when a long-range Seamus Callanan free went all the way to the net in the 20th minute.