Tough going but Oulart make it a magical five

Oulart-the-Ballagh 3-12 Ferns St Aidan’s 1-16

But the champions, having enjoyed a blistering start, 2-2 to 0-1 up inside four minutes, were given an almighty fright by a Ferns side that fought back magnificently as they sought out a first senior title in this their first final appearance since 1969.

David Redmond, popping up in different positions, inspired his side’s striking over two crucial second-half points on 23 and 25 minutes to give his side a single point lead. Although Ferns battled back to level, the Jacob brothers fired over two points in additional time to steer their side to a historic victory.