Skipper O’Brien hails Na Piarsaigh for digging out result

The performance left a lot to be desired but a win is a win is a win, says Na Piarsaigh captain James O’Brien following Sunday’s close shave against battling 13-man Loughmore-Castleiney in the first round of the Munster SHC at Semple Stadium.

“The important thing was getting over the line which we did, and that leaves us with a semi-final to look forward to — that was the main thing.

“Obviously Loughmore-Castleiney are on a serious roll, Tipperary county senior hurling champions and also in the senior football final [against Aherlow Gaels this Sunday]. This was one we had to grind out again.”