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Gunners qualify for another Munster Final following workmanlike victory over Limerick champions

Gunners qualify for another Munster Final following workmanlike victory over Limerick champions
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Ballygunner went the well in the second half to make their third Munster Club Senior hurling Championship final in a row this afternoon.

The defending provincial champions outpointed Patrickswell 10 points to 3, in front of 1,967 spectators, to set up a showdown with Borris-Ileigh on November 24.

Four Michael Mahony points on the trot during the third quarter saw them pull clear of Ciaran Carey’s men.

Dessie Hutchinson hit four in the first half and got a fifth two minutes from the end. He has scored a staggering 4-24 from play this season.

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Playmaker Pauric Mahony chipped in five points also, as he collected the man of the match award.

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Meanwhile, there was heartbreak for Rathgormack who were narrowly beaten by St. Joseph's Miltown Malbay in the Quarter-Final of the Munster Club SFC.

The Waterford champions came up just short after extra-time as the Clare outfit prevailed by 1-11 to 0-11 after a tight battle.

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