Harty Cup wrap: Joe Maher blasts Thurles CBS to victory over holders St Flannan’s

Ciaran McCormack, who was introduced as a sub during Loughmore-Castleiney’s recent Tipperary SHC semi-final victory, struck eight points for Thurles CBS

The Harty Cup

Two goals from Joe Maher were central to Thurles CBS inflicting a first-round defeat on reigning Harty Cup champions St Flannan’s.

Thurles’s 2-20 to 1-21 win means they will play Our Lady’s Templemore in the second round later this month, the latter falling to Cashel Community School yesterday afternoon on a 2-22 to 1-14 scoreline. As for 2020 champions St Flannan’s, they will meet first-round winners Cashel in the knockout second round on November 24.