Castlelyons looking to come full circle

CASTLELYONS’ fairytale season at minor hurling level continues as they head into tomorrow’s Premier 1 final against favourites Blackrock.

Just a year ago they were in a similar position, facing into the Premier 2 final against Bandon. Having overcome that test after a replay they enjoyed a meteoric rise and rather than simply make up the numbers in Premier 1 they have showed their determination and resolve in battling their way to Sunday’s final.

The fixture list wasn’t kind to the east Cork club early in the championship as they found themselves pitted against Blackrock and Midleton in their opening two games. The Rockies outplayed them 3-10 to 1-7 before Midleton made it two defeats from two. But three consecutive wins, including a revenge triumph over Midleton, earned Castlelyons an unlikely shot at the Premier 1 title.