Hurlers go down to Tyrone

Louth hurling manager Pat Clancy

Louth hurling manager Pat Clancy

The opening round of the Nicky Rackard Cup didn’t go according to plan for Pat Clancy’s Louth side as they were defeated 1-11 to 0-12 at Healy Park yesterday.

Louth got off to a great start as Brian Corcoran hit the first four points of the match, but a Kiefer Morgan goal kick started Tyrone’s challenge and they led by 1-5 to 0-5 at half time.

Damien Casey and Diarmuid Murphy exchanged points early in the second half before Louth fought back to narrow the gap to a solitary point, but Tyrone substitute Sean Og Grogan hit a late point to ensure the victory for the home side.