Ballinkillen had beaten St Mullins in the group stages of the JJ Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling Championship, but when the sides met again in the semi-final, the club chasing a 30th county title produced a commanding display to book their place in the decider

After a surprising first round loss, St Mullins scored three second-half goals to overcome Naomh Eoin for their first Championship win of the season

“I can’t sum it up for you,” said winning manager Tommy Buggy after St Mullins beat Ballinkillen in the fourth round of the JJ Kavanagh Senior Hurling Championship last Saturday.  I don’t know what happened.

Rangers face a Naomh Eoin side next week who have to win