Thurles Sarsfields probably best team we played, says Na Piarsaigh's Shane O’Neill

Na Piarsaigh boss Shane O’Neill paid a warm tribute to Thurles Sarsfields after the game.

“Thurles are probably the best team we have played. We knew, particularly, about their forward line, their movement and how strong they were in defence and the systems that they play. We were kind of expecting a particular system in a way but we were prepared if they didn’t and in fairness they didn’t go with it immediately.

“I thought the boys’ application and workrate was just unbelievable. We showed our composure, didn’t panic and just kept tipping away. We couldn’t have asked for any more from the boys.