Rangers fail to impress

Doubts still hang over the ability of champions, Mount Leinster Rangers to complete a three-in-a-row of Carlow SHC titles after they struggled to beat a lacklustre Erin’s Own at Dr Cullen Park on Saturday on a 2-10 to 0-8 scoreline.

Instead, St Mullin’s have emerged as favourites for ultimate glory as they saw off Naomh Eoin in a classic encounter by 2-17 to 0-19.

Rangers had Hugh Paddy O’Byrne to thank as the corner forward, who was used in defence by Carlow manager John Meyler in the Allianz Hurling League campaign, scored 1-8 and until the 51st minute was his side’s only player to raise a flag of any description.