Sarsfields march on as Éire Óg oust Holycross

THERE were two close calls but no upsets in the weekend’s Tipperary senior hurling championship.

Champions Thurles Sarsfields eased home against Golden-Kilfeacle, but both Éire Óg, Nenagh, and Borris-Ileigh had anxious moments before advancing.

Even without Hurler of the Year, Lar Corbett, Sarsfields had no difficulty defeating Golden-Kilfeacle at Holycross (1-21 to 0-7). Richie Ruth, who scored 1-4 from play, and county panellist, Michael Gleeson, back after injury, impressed for the winners, who led 0-9 to 0-4 at half-time after playing into the breeze.