Hoban feels Ballyhale didn't get due respect for Crokes win

RESPECT: Ballyhale Shamrocks' TJ Reid and Ballyhale Shamrocks manager Pat Hoban celebrate after the game. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher

Pat Hoban hailed Ballyhale Shamrocks’ winning performance as the perfect riposte to pre-match criticism of his players.

Shamrocks had fallow periods in the Leinster semi-final and final victories over Naas and Kilmacud Crokes but there was no let-up on this occasion.