Thurles CBS, last year All-Ireland champions, won a titanic battle against their arch-rivals St Flannan’s at Claughaun.
Thurles CBS held out for a thrilling one-point victory in a superb Harty Cup quarter-final clash before a huge crowd.
St Flannan’s,who last won the title back in 2005 when they defeated Thurles, served notice of their intent early on in the game, taking a a five-point lead after just 15 minutes.
However corner-forward Mike O’Brien, Thurles CBS, provided the needed inspiration with a succession of magnificent points which undoubtedly broke the Flannan’s challenge in the second half.
Scorers for Thurles CBS were: A McCormack 0-6 (0-3 frees); M O’Brien, D Devane, D Maher (0-2 frees) 0-3 each; P Dunne, P Ralph 0-1 each.
Thurles CBS Team: A Stapleton; S Maher, C Carroll, A Power; C. Barrett, D Maher, P Dunne; J Meagher, D Corbett; P Ralph, P Looby, J Bergin; A McCormack, D Devane, M O’Brien.
Subs: J Burke for Power; T Doyle for Corbett; C Treacy for Bergin; N O’Brien for Looby .
Final Score: Thurles CBS 0-17 St Flannan’s 2-10.
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