O'Loughlin Gaels Edge Out Cushendall in All-Ireland Club Hurling Semi-Final
Despite an early lead and a strong performance from Neil McManus, missed opportunities cost Cushendall the match.
- Cushendall suffered a narrow 1-17 to 1-16 defeat by O'Loughlin Gaels in the All-Ireland Club Hurling semi-final, despite leading by eight points early on.
- Cushendall's Neil McManus scored 0-9 but missed a crucial opportunity to bring the game to extra-time in the closing seconds.
- Cushendall had several missed chances, particularly in the second half, which contributed to their defeat.
- This marks Cushendall's 11th defeat in 12 All-Ireland semi-finals, with their only victory at this stage coming in 2016.
- O'Loughlin Gaels' victory sets them up for a decider with Galway side St Thomas', who beat Ballygunner in the first semi-final.