Brosnan the hero for Lixnaw
However, St Brendan’s should have at least forced extra-time. Darran Dineen, from a free, and then Tim Hannafin, from a difficult sideline cut, missed chances before, inexplicably, the champions’ saviour in so many games, John Egan, drove a free wide from in front of the posts in the final action of an absorbing contest.
There was precious little between the sides but, crucially, Lixnaw controlled midfield, with man of the match John Griffin, ably assisted by Paul Galvin and Brendan Brosnan, giving them a crucial edge.
