Ballyhale see off O'Loughlin Gaels for record 21st Kilkenny SHC crown

Eoin Cody of Ballyhale Shamrocks celebrates his goal against O'Loughlin Gaels in the Kilkenny SHC final ©INPHO/James Lawlor

Ballyhale Shamrocks triumphed to a record 21st Kilkenny senior hurling championship title thanks to a 1-18 to 0-12 victory over O’Loughlin Gaels at UPMC Nowlan Park this afternoon.

Henry Shefflin’s side took control of this decider from the moment Eoin Cody netted their goal in the second-half, as they went on to pull nine points clear of the last year’s runners up.

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TJ with a sideline cut, hands of God says Tommy Walsh👏

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In what was a repeat of the 2023 SHC final, which O’Loughlin Gaels won by a point, the sides played out an airtight first-half here which eventually saw them going in all square at the break on 0-8 apiece.

Cody hit the jackpot for Ballyhale shortly after the resumption and the points of TJ Reid (0-11) and Richie Reid would see the Shamrocks growing their lead to 1-15 to 0-10 by the 50th minute.

There was no coming back from the Gaels from there, as Shefflin’s men recorded a nine-point win in the end which sees their club surpassing Tullaroan at the top of the Kilkenny SHC roll of honour list with 21 titles.

Eoin Cody BURIES it for @BallyhaleGAA 😮‍💨

The @KilkennyCLG Star capitalises on a break and blasts it into the back of the net💪

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