Giant-killers Ballinahinch eye cup glory

LEST Cork Constitution fans be tempted to underestimate the Ballynahinch challenge in the AIB Cup final at Dubarry Park tomorrow (3pm), they should pay attention to how the Ulster side arrived into the decider.

There wouldn’t have been much celebration in overcoming third division sides such as Naas or County Carlow, but Ballynahinch secured victories away from home against both Galwegians and Shannon as well.

Garryowen, the first division leaders, might be accused of taking an eye off the ball when losing the recent semi-final at Ballymacarn Park but that victory, reports Ballynahinch PRO John Dickson, that gave the second division title-challengers their most momentous victory of the season, surpassing even their recent Ulster Senior League title.