Cork PJHC Round-up: Russell Rovers and Ballygarvan the big winners in final round

Brian Murphy of Nemo Rangers in action against Philip Wall of Kilbrittain. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Russell Rovers and Ballygarvan were the big winners in the final round of action in the Co-op Superstores Cork Premier Junior Hurling Championship on Friday night. They will be joined by Glen Rovers, Milford, St Catherine’s and Nemo Rangers in the knockout stages after a dramatic night of action across the county.

Nemo secured the final spot on offer after Shane Horgan’s ninth point of the evening brought his side level with Kilbrittain for the ninth time in Macroom. Kilbrittain, who needed a win, were minus the services of Mark Hickey but 1-1 from Philip Wall and 0-7 from Bertie Butler looked like it might be good enough for them. However, Horgan’s, who was well supported by Kevin O’Donovan and Mark Cronin who both hit 0-2, last gasp equaliser made it 0-17 to 1-14 at the end.