Burgess miss out despite victory

THE scene for the knock-out stages of the North Tipperary SHC is almost set following the penultimate round of games at the weekend.

In group one, Burgess defeated a fancied Kildangan side by 0-16 to 0-13 but despite the win ended up missing out on a qualification thanks to an inferior scoring difference after they finished level with both Kildangan and Kilruane on points.

But Toomevara ensured they topped the group and earned an automatic semi-final berth by easily overcoming Kilruane in Dolla by 2-20 to 0-15.