After long wait, Watergrasshill book final date with Carrigaline

Mallow lost Ronan Sheehan to a red card late in the opening half.

Co-Op Superstores Premier IHC semi-final in Castletownroche Mallow goalkeeper Padraig Buckley clears away from the advancing Brendan Lehane (Watergrasshill) in the Co-Op Superstores Premier IHC semi-final in Castletownroche. Picture: Martin Walsh.

Cork Premier IHC semi-final: Watergrasshill 4-16 Mallow 1-14 

A LONG semi-final wait for both sides because of dual championship commitments but Watergrasshill finally got the job done in Castletownroche on Saturday, booking a Cork PIHC final date with Carrigaline after an emphatic but hard-earned victory over a tenacious Mallow side who lost Ronan Sheehan to a red card late in the opening half.