Limerick SHC: O'Connor-led Ballybrown dismiss challenge of neighbours Patrickswell

It is a first victory for the Clarina outfit over their neighbours in Championship fare since 1991.

Aidan O'Connor was superb for Ballybrown. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Limerick SHC: Ballybrown 1-18 Patrickswell 2-9 

Ballybrown claimed a precious victory over parish rivals, Patrickswell, to put them in a strong position to reach knockout hurling as 10 points from Aidan O’Connor and a goal from Ross Griffin gave them a second victory in Group One of the Limerick SHC.