THERE were some impressive wins across the opening round of the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship at the weekend.
Favourites Garryspillane were clear-cut 1-21 to 0-12 winners over South Liberties in Bruff.
Bryan Heavey (1-5) and Hugh Flanagan (0-7) were significant figures for The Bouncers.
Elsewhere, Cian O’Carroll hit a massive 1-12 as newcomers Croagh Kilfinny surprised Effin, 1-21 to 0-19.
In Knocklong, Blackrock were snug 1-19 to 0-15 victors over Bruff.
It’s interesting to note that the victors here have Jimmy Quilty as player-manager, who for good measure knocked over a couple of frees.
The Rockies had Colm O’Keeffe (1-5) as top scorer.
Also off to a good start are Granagh Ballingarry, who squeezed out Glenroe, 1-18 to 0-19, at Kilmallock’s Fitzgerald Park.
A timely goal from Seán O’Connor (1-3) at the dawn of the closing quarter was key to the win for the west side.
Round two will happen over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
