Second-half surge carries Ballygunner into All-Ireland club final

Their hang-up semi-final hurdle negotiated, Ballygunner are headed for Croke Park to become a team of more than local dominance and too few ultimate prizes.

Conor Sheahan of Ballygunner celebrates. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Ballygunner 0-19 St Martin’s 0-10

Temperament tested and proven. A psychological triumph. Mental baggage ousted and banished.