Scoreline flattered us, Dicksboro manager admits as city side reach Kilkenny SHC final

O’Loughlin Gaels were level at the break in this city derby but Dicksboro ruled the roost from then on

Shane Stapleton of Dicksboro shoots to score his side's second goal during the Kilkenny SHC semi-final against O'Loughlin Gaels at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Kilkenny SHC: Dicksboro 2-16 O'Loughlin Gaels 0-14

Dicksboro manager Mark Dowling admitted he didn’t expect his team to have it as easy against their city rivals in Saturday’s Kilkenny SHC semi-final.