O'Sullivan hails Ballygunner's journey from 'nearly men' to back-to-back Munster champions 

An All-Ireland semi-final awaits the Waterford men in two weeks but they fully intend on celebrating this latest success.

YEARS IN THE MAKING: Ballygunner manager Darragh O'Sullivan and Peter Hogan celebrate at the final whistle. Pic: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Ballygunner manager Darragh O’Sullivan has hailed the club’s journey from so-called “nearly men” to back-to-back Munster champions.

Provincial runners-up three times from 2015 to ‘19, defending their Munster crown further emphasises their status as one of the great hurling club sides.