Michael O'Halloran makes the difference as better-balanced Blackrock beat Douglas

Douglas will look back with massive regret on the 10 second-half wides they struck

Alan Connolly, seen here battling Brian O'Neill of Douglas, scored the decisive goal for Blackrock. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Cork Premier SHC: Blackrock 1-22 Douglas 0-20 

Their greater balance and efficiency in the opposition half of the field secured Blackrock a third county semi-final appearance in four years.