Thomas Mackle victory sees him close in on retaining Ulster crown

TOP FORM: All-Ireland senior champion Thomas Mackle hit top form in his decisive win over Colm Rafferty. File pic: INPHO/Tom Honan

All-Ireland senior champion Thomas Mackle hit top form in his decisive win over Colm Rafferty at Knappagh to move to within one score of retaining his Ulster crown.

The Munster senior semi-final draw has kept brothers Aidan and David Murphy apart. Aidan Murphy plays Martin Coppinger next Saturday at Grange and David Murphy is out the next day against James O’Donovan at Bauravilla. The Munster final is scheduled for Ballincurrig on the following weekend.