Munster final 'a step too far' admits Éire Óg boss O‘Connor

The Clare champions were outclassed by a vastly experienced Ballygunner.

Tadhg Foley of Ballygunner in action against Éire Óg Ennis players, from left, Marco Cleary, Aaron Fitzgerald and Shane O'Donnell. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Éire Óg, Inis manager Gerry O‘Connor admitted this Munster final was virtually over after 15 minutes.

Six unanswered points from Ballygunner put them into the driving seat midway through the opening half and the Clare champions were trailing in their wake for the remainder.