Midleton survive ’Town pressure

Midleton had to withstand a strong second-half Bishopstown fightback before narrowly winning this hard fought clash at Riverstown yesterday.

The Magpies got a psychological boost following a goal from full-forward Kieran Mulcahy after 14 minutes and, if they hadn’t shot nine wides in the first-half, would have been further than four points ahead at the break.

Bishopstown were typically fit and their challenge ignited just after the break, benefiting from a fortuitous goal when a long ball from midfielder Kevin O’Driscoll took a wicked bounce on the greasy surface and slipped past Tommy Wallis.