Power and Cody drive Kieran’s win
John Power, son of former All Star Richie, claimed 2-6 while Diarmuid Cody, son of Kilkenny boss Brian, hit a vital goal as the All-Ireland champions continued their provincial dominance after a powerful final 10-minute surge. In the 51st minute Power, after a beautifully weighted handpass from Cody, lofted the ball over the advancing keeper for a 2-6 to 0-7 lead. Sixty seconds later Cody swept the ball to the net with a superb finish and Castlecomer’s resolve was broken.
Power shot his first goal in the 15th minute to put Kieran’s three points clear (1-2 to 0-2). The winners dominated midfield and with the half-back line of Cathal O’Neill, Pat O’Carroll and Enda Morrissey also in top form, they kept a tight rein on the opposition. By half-time, Kieran’s led 1-5 to 0-3. Castlecomer dug in after the turn, and with Charlie Dwyer picking off points they had cut the gap to two (0-7 to 1-6) before St Kieran’s blistering finish.
