'Nice boys win nothing': Pauric Mahony shrugs off Ballygunner critics

Noel McGrath was dubiously sent off for a shoulder to the chest of a Ballygunner player who collapsed to the ground in the Munster semi-final, but the criticism doesn't affect the Deise men

Referee Johnny Murphy shows the red card to Noel McGrath of Loughmore-Castleiney during the Munster club semi-final. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Pauric Mahony has insisted that "nice boys win nothing" as Ballygunner close in on AIB Munster club hurling championship success.

The Waterford kingpins, unbeaten in 43 championship games within their county and eight-in-a-row title holders, dug deep again to overcome Loughmore-Castleiney in terrible conditions in last month's provincial semi-final.