First-half goals do the trick for Dromina

SCENES of jubilation from Dromina hurling supporters greeted the final whistle in Castletownroche last night as they secured their IHC status for another year after a hard fought victory over Cobh.

The north Cork side staved off the dreaded drop thanks to two first-half goals from Jason Finn and James Hamilton and a second-half scoring blitz from roving full-forward Pat Hayes.

Not surprisingly, Dromina, who came into this tie on the back of defeats by Kanturk, Meelin and Blackrock, started the game cautiously, but soon got into their stride as they began to play with a real appetite.