Muskerry impress on home territory in bid to retain Barton Shield

AIG All-Ireland champions Muskerry have made a spectacular start to their Barton Shield title defence.

Having been taken to the second tie hole by Monkstown over their home course on Saturday, they ruthlessly disposed of Cork and Bandon by substantial margins, advancing to the provincial semi-finals at Dungarvan on August 15th-16th.

They will be joined there by Youghal, who defeated Waterford Castle in the East Munster final at Dungarvan, while Shannon made the best possible use of home advantage in the northern area as they overcame strong opposition from Limerick big guns Castletroy and Limerick Golf Club before coming through comfortably against East Clare.