Lachtain’s defensive knowhow brings more Croke Park reward

The Freshford club added the junior title to intermediate crown won in 2010

St Lachtain's players Brian Kennedy, left, and Cian Dawson with supporters celebrate after their side's victory in the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Junior Club Championship final match between St Lachtain's of Kilkenny and Russell Rovers of Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

All-Ireland Club JHC final: St Lachtain’s (Kilkenny) 1-18 Russell Rovers (Cork) 0-16 

After the adverse weather, conditions couldn’t have been better in Croke Park on Sunday for St Lachtain’s to claim their first AIB All-Ireland club JHC title following a merited victory over Russell Rovers.