Heartbreak for Carrick-on-Suir in Harty Cup thriller as Hospital and Castletroy advance

It was incredibly hard luck on the Tipp lads, but a super comeback from John the Baptist who trailed 2-13 to 0-8 at the break

PURE ENTERTAINMENT: After a magnificent hour plus of hurling, a draw gave the Limerick side a safe passage through - a result that didn’t look likely at half-time, when they trailed 2-13 to 0-8. Pix: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE

Dr Harty Cup: John the Baptist CS 2-22 Carrick-on-Suir CBS 4-16 

An enthralling TUS Dr Harty Cup clash ended with John the Baptist through to the knockout stage of the competition at Fethard Town Park 3G. The victory also sees them top Group 5.