HURLING: Big wins for Tipperary schools this afternoon in Munster competitions

Offaly school pip Laois neighbours to qualify for knockout senior hurling

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CBS High School Clonmel are through to a Munster hurling final following comprehensive win over St. Francis’ College Rochestown on a final score of 2-19 to 1-08.

The Tipp side had too much firepower for their opponents in this Munster U19B Schools hurling semi final played today at Fethard Town Park

Captained by centre forward Evan Spellman the Clonmel side earned their spot in the final today following their semi-final victory over Cork opposition.

They will now play Waterford school - Blackwater Community School of Lismore - after the Deise team ran out 3-18 to 1-17 winners over Scariff Community College this afternoon.

A full match report will follow.

Elsewhere St. Mary's Newport beat Mungret College 3-15 to 3-13 in the PPS Under 19 hurling final.