Tipperary SHC: Seamus Hennessy leads Kilruane past Borris-Ileigh; Eoin Kelly hits Mullinahone winner

Former county star Hennessy scored 1-4 as Kilruane MacDonaghs saw off the challenge of 2019 champions Borris-Ileigh

James Hammersley of Clonoulty Rossmore and Toomevara's Liam Ryan fight for possession. Photo by Eamonn McGee

Former county star Seamus Hennessy scored 1-4 as Kilruane MacDonaghs saw off the challenge of 2019 champions Borris-Ileigh by 2-24 to 2-21 in a thrilling round 2 tie at Semple Stadium. 

Kilruane were 0-11 to 0-3 ahead when James Devaney netted for Borris after 25 minutes. A minute later Willie Cleary goaled for Kilruane and though Jerry Kelly had a Borris goal on the half-hour, Kilruane led 1-14 to 2-5 at the break.