Shane Kingston comeback inspires Douglas

Douglas 3-12 Sarsfields 0-13: Shane Kingston’s incredible comeback from injury was the springboard for Douglas to claim a first Rebel Óg Premier 1 MHC title as they surged away from Sarsfields in the closing stages at Páirc Uí Rinn last night.

Kingston, this year’s Cork captain, broke his fibula in late May but he had recovered sufficiently to be sprung from the bench in the 49th minute, with the sides level at 1-8 to 0-11.

His first puck was a brilliant strike from the left sideline and, though Aaron Myers’ eighth point tied matters again, the deadly attacker then had the game’s significant contribution.