Classy Chris Óg Jones helps take young Muskerry to 'uncharted territory'

Muskerry have reached their first county quarter-final in a decade.

Muskerry's Chris Óg Jones has his shot saved by Duhallow's goalkeeper Conor Casey during the McCarthy Insurance Group Divisions/Colleges SFC final at Macroom. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Muskerry made a huge breakthrough in the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Premier SFC at Macroom on Friday night as captain Eoghan Lehane from the Canovee club lifted the Tadhg Crowley Cup. Their enthralling 3-13 to 2-15 Colleges/Divisions victory over holders Duhallow guarantees them a quarter-final place in the county championship.

Their one-point victory made for a tense finish - they defeated Carbery also by a single point in the semi-final — and for manager Conor Hurley it was extra sweet as the win was secured on his home ground in front of a large attendance.