Kilbrin’s early scoring spree proves decisive

KILBRIN have qualified to meet Charleville in the semi-final of the Cork JAHC following their two-point replay victory over St Oliver Plunkett’s at Coachford on Saturday.

Played in heavy conditions, the Duhallow side did the groundwork in the first 30 minutes, led 3-10 to 0-8 at the changeover but had to survive a spirited fight back from St Oliver Plunkett’s.

After coming from behind to draw the previous encounter, Kilbrin, with former Cork hurler Sean O’Gorman in their backroom setup, were a much different outfit this time round. Midfielder William Egan settled his team with a couple of terrific points before Thomas O’Reilly found the net following tremendous work in defence.

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