A superb solo individual performance from TJ Reid helped champions Ballyhale Shamrocks shake off a serious test to their Kilkenny senior hurling crown. The Kilkenny captain helped himself to 1-14 as the 2018 champions beat Clara 1-19 to 0-17 to set up a semi-final with O’Loughlin Gaels — a repeat of the 2016 decider. However, cometh the hour, cometh the man: Reid held his nerve to convert a mammoth free five minutes from time. Nine points from the former Kilkenny captain played a huge part in his side earning a 1-14 to 0-13 replay win. Luke Scanlon was the toast of ‘The Village’ as he helped James Stephens roar into the Kilkenny senior hurling championship final.

Source: Irish Examiner October 14, 2019 03:00 UTC