Blackrock are back on track

Blackrock 2-11 St Finbarr’s 0-15: “We are delighted to bury the memory of Ballyhea,” said Blackrock coach, Eddie Murphy, following this Cork SHC second-round victory at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Blackrock fell to Ballyhea, last year’s Premier IHC champions, in round one, but yesterday they led from start to finish, with a storming first eight minutes in which they scored a goal and five points without reply. They also ended any relegation fears and kept their championship hopes alive.

When captain Shane O’Keeffe added a second goal, following a mix-up in the St Finbarr’s goalmouth, midway through the half, the Togher men had it all to do.