Owens: We’re in fairytale territory

Kilcormac-Killoughey manager Danny Owens was, understandably enough, quick to pay tribute to his team yesterday.

Former Offaly star Owens was particularly keen to compliment his charges on their skill in the Kilkenny rain and mud, adding he was confident they’d be able to perform on final day.

“You mightn’t think it if you read the bookies, but we expected that (display). We’re hurling like that all year and the lads showed tremendous heart and huge determination – and a lot of skill.