BURT LIFT PRESTIGIOUS KILMACUD CROKES 7s TITLE

Burt’s hurlers have won a Kilmacud Crokes Sevens trophy for the first time in their history.

The Donegal men claimed the Shield title, thanks to a 2-13 to 3-8 win over Keady Lamh Dhearg from Armagh.

Keady led by 2-4 to 1-4 at half-time, with county players Conor Corvan and Paul McCormack netting their goals.

Donegal senior player Joe Boyle netted the Burt goal.

On the restart, both sides claimed the lead, with Corvan netting his second goal to ensure a 3-07 to 1-11 score-line.

Johnny Downey and McCormack traded goals, but Burt claimed two two late points, including one from Christopher McDermott to seal a famous win.

Hosts Kilmacud Crokes won their first ever senior title.