Stylish St Brendan’s open with comfortable victory

St Brendan’s College 1-18 Abbey CBS 1-6: As championship openers go, this was a relative stroll in the park for St Brendan’s College.

The Killarney football side were rarely troubled in launching their Corn Uí Mhuirí campaign yesterday afternoon, a five-point advantage constructed inside the opening quarter laying the foundation for a comprehensive win.

Featuring six players who lined out in last spring’s semi-final defeat to St Francis’ College, Rochestown, the winners had excellent performances across the field. Kerry All-Ireland minor-winning goalkeeper Billy Courtney enjoyed a fine hour at midfield, and was well assisted by Finbar Murphy.