Murphy hat-trick sees Spa through to the last eight

Shannon Rangers were architects of their own downfall with a failed kick-out strategy that saw them cough up 2-3.

Cian Murphy emerged a key figure for Spa scoring 3-5. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Spa 4-17 Shannon Rangers 1-11 

Spa did what was required to record a fifteen point win over Shannon Rangers but Mid Kerry’s narrow win over Kerins O’Rahillys in Beaufort meant that they finished runners up in Group 3 and will face a group winner in the quarterfinal draw on Monday evening.