Dublin's Eoin Kennedy defeated Kilkenny handball legend, Michael Ducksy Walsh, at Croke Park handball headquarters to retain his M Donnelly All-Ireland 60x30 Singles crown.
The defending champion was in awesome form and in front of a huge attendance, served up one of his most impressive performances this year.
The legendary champion of the past, 16-time winner, Walsh returned to the final stage following a five-year absence but failed to contain the sheer speed and agility of the St Brigid's clubman.
The win secured Kennedy's fourth consecutive singles title, and he now will go on to contest senior doubles honours in two weeks time.
In the opening game, Kennedy dominated the early exchanges as rushed into an 8-0 lead.
Despite getting back into serve, Walsh was unable to put scores on the board as Kennedy opened a 16-0 gap.
The Kilkenny handballer then settled into the game, but the Dubliner eventually took the first 21-20.
In the second game, Kennedy's fitness told as he powered home to a 21-6 victory to confirm his number one rank in Ireland.
In the minor clash, the dress rehearsal for today’s All-Ireland hurling decider, honours went to Limerick’s CJ Fitzpatrick after a comprehensive victory over Kilkenny’s Ciarán Neary.
Kilkenny were granted some consolation when the Intermediate Doubles title went to the Cats, as Eddie Burke and Michael Clifford defeated Paul Mullins and Adrian Johnson of Tipperary.
