Kilkenny SHC: 13-man O’Loughlin Gaels earn dramatic victory over rivals Dicksboro

A stoppage-time goal from Kerry’s Fionan Mackessy clinched the victory at the death.

HIGH DRAMA: O'Loughlin Gaels manager Brian Hogan saw his side dig out an unlikely win. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

A 13-man O’Loughlin Gaels side claimed a stunning victory over city rivals Dicksboro in a highly dramatic Kilkenny SHC quarter-final in UPMC Nowlan Park.

Second-half red cards to Mikey Butler for a high challenge on Shane Stapleton and team captain Mark Bergin for an off-the-ball incident with Ollie Walsh looked to have the defending champions in real trouble but a stoppage time goal from Kerry’s Fionan Mackessy saved the day as Brian Hogan’s side battled to a 2-17 to 0-20 success.