Brian Hogan: 'We knew we were going to have to go and take it'

Underdogs coming into this decider, they started like a train and pulled a devastating sprint finish from the locker to turn a one-point deficit into the narrowest of wins in what was an epic if imperfect afternoon of hurling in the Marble City.

CHAMPIONS: O'Loughlin Gaels players celebrate after the Kilkenny County Senior Club Hurling Championship final against Shamrocks Ballyhale UPMC Nowlan Park. Pic: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Kilkenny SHC final

Ballyhale Shamrocks 0-19 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-20