Ballymartle ready to climb final hurdle

THE euphoria had yet to abate after Ballymartle’s county PIHC triumph last October when their players focus shifted to greater challenges. Manager Anthony McCarthy and coach Eddie Murphy assembled the panel after the victory over Tracton and enquired what was the attitude towards the upcoming provincial and national campaigns.

The response was unequivocal.

“When the lads asked us at that meeting, everyone wanted to give it a proper go,” said captain and centre-back Patrick Dwyer.