Thomastown KO Ballyhale in Kilkenny SHC quarter-finals

Thomastown were All-Ireland intermediate champions last season. 

UPWARD CURVE: John Donnelly of Thomastown. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Thomastown defeated Ballyhale Shamrocks in the Kilkenny SHC quarter-finals at John Locke Park on Saturday afternoon.

It was a 0-21 to 1-16 victory for Thomastown, who were All-Ireland intermediate champions last season, defeating Cork side Castlelyons in the final.