Mortell's side used pain of last year's defeat to overcome Courcey

From the throw-in this one had championship tie written all over it with little between the sides in every position on the field.

WINNING WAYS: Courcey Rovers' Olan Crowley wins the ball under pressure from Ballyhea's Adam Barrett, during their SAHC clash at Mallow. Pic: David Keane.

SAHC Round 1 

Ballyhea 1-20 Courcey Rovers 1-15