Ulster Council hits back at Slaughtneil boss in ‘extra-time’ final furore

The Ulster Council have hit back at suggestions they “disrespected” hurling by playing extra-time in Sunday’s AIB Ulster Club hurling final.

Cushendall beat Slaughtneil 1-24 to 3-17 after a thrilling 80 minutes in the Athletic Grounds but defeated manager Michael McShane felt the game should have been replayed when it finished level at 1-18 to 3-12.

“It’s an Ulster final, it’s a prestigious game and we were shoved into a period of extra time,” he said.