Buoyant Summerhill face Maghera challenge as St Brendan’s await victors

St Brendan’s College, Killarney, will today learn their Hogan Cup final opponents as Summerhill College and St Patrick’s College, Maghera, contest the second semi-final at Brewster Park (throw-in 2pm).

The Derry college is bidding to reach a third Hogan Cup decider in four years; they played second fiddle to Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne in the 2014 final, a year after winning the competition outright.

Opponents Summerhill College are chasing a first final appearance since 1985 and will be in buoyant form after ending a 31-year wait for Connacht glory when edging out St Attracta’s by 1-12 to 0-13 on the first weekend of this month — Sligo minor Cathal Herron top-scored with 1-5.