Semi-final slots decided in the Mick Barry Cup

Pic: Cathal Noonan

Martin Coppinger, James O’Donovan and Patrick Flood have secured the three open slots in the Mick Barry Cup. They join European champion Séamus Sexton in the knockout stages in pursuit of a King of the Roads semi-final place.

Already qualified for next month’s classic are current champion David Murphy, All-Ireland champion Thomas Mackle, Munster champion Michael Bohane, German champion Ralf Look and Dutch champion Bas Senger.