St Martin’s upset the formbook in Wexford decider

St Martin’s 2-16 Oulart-the-Ballagh 1-9: The modern-day giants of Wexford hurling were dethroned in emphatic fashion as St Martin’s turned in a storming last 20 minutes to win by 10 points in yesterday’s Wexford senior hurling championship final at Innovate Wexford Park.

St Martin’s were out to avenge the final defeat of two years ago, but had to survive a testing opening quarter at the end of which they trailed 1-3 to 0-2, Garrett Sinnott having fired the reigning champions in front after just five minutes with a fine goal.

Oulart-the-Ballagh looked the more impressive side through this opening quarter, despite the loss of star forward Dessie Mythen due to a knee injury. In his absence, they were capitalising on hesitancy in the St Martin’s defence, with Nicky Kirwan on target with pointed frees.