Mullane De La Salle’s ace

REIGNING Waterford senior hurling champions De La Salle confirmed their status as favourites to retain their title with a 1-21 to 3-9 victory over Lismore at Fraher Field, Dungarvan, yesterday.

Although Lismore were in front inside a minute, when John Heneghan goaled, De La Salle wasted no time in setting out their stall, and the outstanding John Mullane set up Lee Hayes for a goal which helped them to a 1-11 to 1-6 half-time lead.

They maintained their grip on the exchanges on the turnover although Maurice Shanahan’s goal midway through the half kept Lismore well in touch.