Shefflin's Ballyhale stand alone after cruising to 21st Kilkenny title

This was a record-breaking Shamrocks title and they had plenty of time to enjoy it long before the final whistle as O'Loughlin Gaels played the last few minutes with 14 men.

NO STOPPING THEM: Eoin Cody of Ballyhale Shamrocks in action. Pic: INPHO/James Lawlor

Kilkeny SHC Final: O’Loughlin Gaels 0-12 Shamrocks Ballyhale 1-18 

Henry Shefflin’s Ballyhale Shamrocks claimed sole spot at the head of Kilkenny’s roll of honour with a comfortable nine-point win over Brian Hogan’s O’Loughlin Gaels in the Marble City on Sunday afternoon.