Donnelly sets relentless tone as Thomastown embrace history 

The Kilkenny intermediate champions add senior glory as holders O'Loughlins fail to ignite

Thomastown players celebrates after the Kilkenny County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between O’Loughlin Gaels and Thomastown at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Kilkenny SHC final: Thomastown 0-18 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-7 

History came rattling on Thomastown’s door and was embraced with vigorous warmth as they eased to a first Kilkenny senior hurling title in 78 years.