Donnellys shine as Thomastown overrun Castlelyons to secure All-Ireland crown

DIFFERENT CLASS: John Donnelly of Thomastown in action against Barry Murphy of Castlelyons during the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship final. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach, Sportsfile
This was not the way Castlelyons envisaged their AIB All-Ireland club IHC odyssey panning out, with a Croke Park shellacking.