Although Patrickswell dominated this Munster club senior hurling championship semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds yesterday for most of the journey, they were given a fright towards the finish when Clonoulty-Rossmore cut the deficit to just two points.Gary Kirby was in great form in the opening twenty minutes when seven points from him had his side comfortably ahead 0-8 to 0-1.It was then that Clonoulty, who had gone 18 minutes without a score, began to find their feet, thanks mainly to Kevin Ryan, John Kennedy and Aidan Butler.Mick Kennedy started the revival in earnest with a well taken point followed by another and then Kevin Ryan gave the visitors a ray of hope as they trailed by just six points 0-11 to 0-5 at the interval.County player Declan Ryan spearheaded the visitors' second-half revival and it took four marvellous points from Anthony Carmody to ease the pressure on Patrickswell.With five minutes remaining it was 0-15 to 013; but enter Gary Kirby again to record two more points and with a final puck of the ball, Aidan Butler pointed for Clonoulty.In the final, Patrickswell will meet either Clarecastle or Ballygunner of Waterford, who clash next Sunday.
Clonoulty fightback too late
Although Patrickswell dominated this Munster club senior hurling championship semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds yesterday for …
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