‘The quality of their play and their service is incredible’ – the band of brothers driving Waterford giants Ballygunner

Philip, Pauric, Mikey and Kevin Mahony are in pursuit of Munster club hurling history

The late Pat O’Sullivan celebrates with his grandsons Mikey Mahony, Tadhg Foley, Philip Mahony, Pauric Mahony, and Barry O’Sullivan after Ballygunner’s Munster club SHC final win over Na Piarsaigh in 2018. Photo: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

Certain names are synonymous with certain sporting events and the Mahony family are to Munster club hurling finals what Rafael Nadal is to the French Open or Tiger Woods is to the Masters.

Tomorrow’s decider against Éire Óg of Clare marks Ballygunner’s eighth Munster final in succession as they look to get their hands on the O’Neill Cup for a record sixth time, while Philip and Pauric Mahony will be playing in a ninth final.