Like his famous namesake, the victor of Benburb, Owen Roe O’Neill could be described as a latter-day Gaelic chieftain ... With the larger ball he lined out as an attacker for his beloved ...

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The ball was moved at speed to build momentum and Blackrock edged the kicking contest for a five-metre lineout. Hooker Harry O’Neill’s throw was grabbed by Michael Walsh to secure possession.