Takeaways from Thurles: St Brigid's trump Castlehaven in ultimate test of composure 

7 January 2024; Eddie Nolan of St Brigid's in action against Damien Cahalane of Castlehaven during the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between St Brigid's of Roscommon and Castlehaven of Cork at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

A game of matchups 

Two matchups were always likely to prove crucial in St Brigid's v Castlehaven. On one side, Ben O’Carroll came into this semi-final with a remarkable 7-29 total from his club campaign so far. At the other, Brian Hurley had to evade the clutches of Roscommon All-Star nominee Brian Stack.