Ballygunner banish Munster hoodoo by hiding Kilmallock

Runners-up on no less than nine occasions at this stage, Ballygunner were by far the better team from the middle of the first quarter and led by nine points at half-time

Billy O'Keeffe of Ballygunner in action against Robbie Hanley of Kilmallock. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Munster Club SHC final: Ballygunner (Waterford) 3-20 Kilmallock (Limerick) 1-12 

Afterwards, Ballygunner were excusing their opponents. “Kilmallock are better than that,” said one. “Didn’t do themselves justice,” insisted another.