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GAA: Sarsfields shock Ballygunner to win Munster hurling title

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Gaa: Sarsfields Shock Ballygunner To Win Munster Hurling Title
Sarsfields’ Killian Murpy celebrates after their win over Ballygunner. Photo: Inpho.
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Sarsfields of Cork caused an upset with a 3-20 to 2-19 defeat of pre-match favourites Ballygunner.

The Waterford champions were bidding for a third provincial title in a row, but fell to a four point loss in Thurles.

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Shane O'Regan came off the bench to score 2-3 in the second half to help the Cork side to a famous victory.

A Sligo club claimed the Connacht club football title for the first time in 41 years, as Coolera/Strandhill beat Padraig Pearses of Roscommon by 1-15 to 1-14 after extra time at Markievicz Park.

The Sligo champions had nine different scorers on the day with Ross Doherty’s extra-time goal and three points from substitute Adam Higgins proving crucial as they claimed the title for the first time.

Galway's Kilkerrin Clonberne are through to the All Ireland women's club football final.

They beat Armagh's Clann Eireann by 2-11 to 1-9 to progress to a final meeting with Dublin's Kilmacud Crokes.

First half goals from Aisling Madden and Ailish Morrissey in Lurgan helped send them on their way back to the decider.

Clare's Truagh-Clonlara are through to the All Ireland senior camogie final.

They beat St Vincent's of Dublin in their semi-final by 11 points to nine.

In the other semi-final, Galway's Sarsfields were 1-16 to 3-9 winners over Loughiel Shamrocks.

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