Cian McCarthy powers Sarsfields victory

Sarsfields 0-15 Bishopstown 1-7: An excellent exhibition of point-scoring by Cian McCarthy powered defending champions Sarsfields to a comfortable victory over Bishopstown in a substandard second-round tie in the county senior hurling championship at Pairc Uí Rinn last night.

The Sars centre-forward accounted for seven of his side’s tally of points, the best of which was a sideline cut late in the game, in greasy underfoot conditions.

Amid persistent rain, Bishopstown made the better start. Mark Driscoll was a huge influence at full-back while Pa Cronin was equally effective at full-forward, the Cork senior landing two points in a row inside the opening five minutes.