Tipp star O'Brien off but Ballina too good for Mount Sion

Tipp midfielder will miss provincial decider against Kerry side Gneeveguilla

OFF: Tipp powerhouse Steven O'Brien was red-carded early Saturday in the Munster Club JFC semi

Munster Club JFC semi-final: Ballina (Tipperary) 0-16 Mount Sion (Waterford) 2-5.

Despite losing inter-county star Steven O'Brien to a straight red card after only two minutes, Tipperary champions Ballina proved far too strong for Mount Sion of Waterford in the Munster JFC semi-final at Borrisoleigh on Saturday.