Forget drive for five: Ballymacarbry ladies claim 38th title in a row

Meanwhile, Waterford GAA officials have explained the thinking behind next Sunday’s county senior hurling semi-finals, which are being played in two venues 30 miles apart rather than as a double-header.

Park your drive for five and pack away your fix for six. Last weekend the ladies footballers of Ballymacarbry in Waterford won their 38th senior football title in a row. What made last Sunday’s win over rivals Comeragh Rangers all the more remarkable was that they had to come from six points down to collect the trophy, eventually winning 1-14 to 0-14.

Star player Sinead Ryan hit 1-9 in the decider at Lemybrien to get her side over the line in what must be the longest winning streak in Gaelic Games.