'They've been knocked and knocked and knocked' - Shinrone delighted to get over the line

Shinrone’s annexing of the Sean Robbins Cup, which was first presented in their only previous final appearance in 1960, was the culmination of a handsome performance over a fancied Kilcormac-Killoughey.

Sean Cleary of Shinrone celebrates watches on during the final moments of the Offaly County Senior Hurling Championship Final match between Kilcormac-Killoughey and Shinrone at O'Connor Park in Tullamore, Offaly. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

SHINRONE 0-26 KILCORMAC-KILLOUGHEY 2-13 

There was no shortage of style from Shinrone as the village that straddles the Tipperary border claimed a first Offaly senior hurling title in O’Connor Park.