
Dramatic day in local championships
It was a dramatic day in the region yesterday with three county senior hurling finals down for decision.
In Offaly St Rynagh's came from seven points down to pip Birr by a point in O'Connor Park.
In Laois last years' beaten finalists Rathdowney/Errill had five points to spare against Borris/Kilcotton.
Mark Kavanagh scored 11 points from placed balls as they won by 0-17 to 1-9
In Westmeath Clonkill have gone top of the roll of honour as they defeated Castletown Geoghegan by 2-16 to 1-16 to retain their title.
Veteran Brendan Murtagh scored 6 points for the champions.