WATCH: Gillane masterclass sees Patrickswell draw with Kilmallock

Patrickswell remain unbeaten in the Limerick SHC after a thrilling 0-18 to 0-18 draw with Kilmallock at the Gaelic Grounds this evening.

Ciarán Carey’s side had a 100% record from there three games heading into tonight’s game but needed 0-13 from Aaron Gillane to salvage a draw.

The Limerick inter county star was in imperious form throughout and his free taking masterclass was a sight to behold.

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Patrickswell’s cause wasn’t helped when they were reduced to 14 in the 44th minute after Cian Lynch was given his marching orders for a strike on Gavin O’Mahony.

Kilmallock raced into an early 0-7 to 0-0 advantage after an impressive opening quarter, but seven Gillane points and one from Andrew Carroll saw Patrickswell trail by 0-11 to 0-8 at the break.

Michael Houlihan and Paudie O’Brien hit 0-3 each for Kilmallock in a first half that they dominated.

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The game was tighter in the second half. A fine Gillane effort from play on the restart cut the lead to two, but Kilmallock fought to lead by four heading into the final stages (0-17 to 0-13) after the red card.

Gillane then stepped up to pop over four on the trot to level the game with two minutes left on the clock.

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Houlihan did briefly restore Kilmallock’s advantage only to be denied by Gillane again after Dan Joy fouled Carroll.

Elsewhere, Doon made it two wins on the trot after a comprehensive 4-17 to 1-11 victory over South Liberties in Caherconlish.

Liberties made a fine start to the game with a Matt Gaule goal, but Doon hit back with two goals from sub Cathal McNamara and one each for Darragh Stapleton and Patrick Cummins.

Doon led 2-10 to 1-5 at the break and continued to dominate in the second half to come away with a comfortable win.

In Group 2 of the SHC, Ballybrown beat Garryspillane 2-22 to 1-16 in Bruff. Two Shane Kenny goals in the space of 30 seconds helping Evan Loftus’ men to an impressive win.

Tomorrow, Adare play Na Piarsaigh in Group 1 at 7pm, while Ahane play Knockainey at 3pm in Caherconlish and Murroe-Boher face Monaleen in Cappamore at 7pm in Group 2.