Tipperary SHC: Borris-Ileigh win do or die clash, Drom-Inch bow out

The Tipperary SHC group stage concluded today

Mikey Heffernan of Nenagh Éire Óg in action against Dan McCormack of Borris-Ileigh during the Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Group 4 match. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Champions Kiladangan hit two late points for a 0-16 to 1-11 win over Moycarkey-Borris in the third round of the Tipperary SHC at Templemore. The champions were below their best as they forged a half-time lead of 0-7 to 0-6. Anthony McKelvey’s goal for Moycarkey after 43 minutes put them in front (1-8 to 0-9) and they were a point clear, 1-8 to 0-10, at the second water break. The last quarter saw Brian McLoughney shoot five points for Kiladangan as they drew level by 54 minutes and then pushed clear to top their group and stay unbeaten. Moycarkey now prepare for the relegation play-offs.

Regarded as the top match of the round, Borris-Ileigh knocked out Nenagh Éire Óg on a 1-16 to 0-9 scoreline. For both it was a must-win contest but it was Borris who showed the greater hunger. They led 0-3 to 0-1 at the first water break and 0-9 to 0-3 at half-time, Eddie Ryan bagging four of the Borris points. Niall Kenny’s goal for Borris at the start of the second half was followed by three unanswered points as they put the game out of Nenagh’s reach. Nenagh made a brief rally with three points, but they never threatened to overtake their North Tipp rivals who go through to the knockout stages.