Warrenpoint celebrate Barton Shield glory again

Warrenpoint celebrated a second successive AIG Barton Shield title but left Galway needing to quickly banish the demons of a third successive final defeat ahead of today’s Senior Cup semi-finals.

It was the Ulster club’s seventh Barton Shield All-Ireland success, all since 1987, and a third in the last seven years.

Warrenpoint also became the first club since Sligo’s three in a row between 1995-97 to successfully defend the scratch foursomes title, achieved with a four holes win over Galway, who must now rally their downcast players for this morning’s Senior Cup semi against Royal Portrush.