Henry Shefflin’s winning start to life on Ballyhale sideline

Henry Shefflin enjoyed a winning start to life in management as Ballyhale Shamrocks blitzed their way to the points in the Kilkenny senior hurling league.

Former Hurler of the Year TJ Reid was the scorer-in-chief, claiming 0-11 (0-6 frees) as the Shamrocks beat Erin’s Own (Castlecomer) by 1-24 to 0-13.

The winners were in control from early on, taking a six-point lead by half-time thanks to 1-3 from Eoin Reid. Their cause wasn’t helped by a straight red card for Michael Fennelly before the break, but despite the numerical disadvantage, they didn’t let up in the second half, outscoring the Conor Fogarty-led ’Comer men by 0-13 to 0-5 as they romped to victory.