Conor Lehane scores 3-11 to lift Midleton beyond Ballyhea challenge

Ballyhea lead at half-time before Midleton's surge

Midleton's Sam Quirke is tackled by Ballyhea's Caoleann Cox and Pa O'Callaghan at Fermoy. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Midleton 4-23 Ballyhea 1-13 

Conor Lehane scored 3-11 as Midleton ignited their Co-Op SuperStores Cork Premier SHC challenge with what was, in the end, an impressive win over Ballyhea at Fermoy on Friday night.