Ballinhassig breakthrough after years of 'knocking on the door'

They had too much for Ballincollig on Sunday.

Ballinhassig captain Ger Collins raises the Seamus Long cup after defeating Ballincollig in the Premier IHC final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pic: Eddie O’Hare

Ballinhassig 2-22 Ballincollig 1-19 

Appearing in their first final since they last won in 2012, Ballinhassig returned to the senior ranks after a merited six-point victory over Ballincollig in the Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier IHC final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday.