The six-in-a-row champions from Galway emerged from a ferociously contested semi-final at Laois Hire O'Moore Park that went to extra-time and then penalties.
CYRIL FARRELL has slammed the 7.30pm throw-in time for tonight's All-Ireland club semi-final between St Thomas' and Ballygunner.
St Thomas have dethroned Ballygunner and qualified for the All-Ireland Club SHC final after a thriller went to penalties.