Hard Work and Red Faces Led to Cork's Success

Hard work and red faces led to Cork's Munster success beating Limerick says manager Pat Ryan

Pat Ryan put his Cork side's Munster triumph down to the hard work that was put in over the weeks building up to the final at the Gaelic Grounds. Cork and Limerick produced a battle for the ages in Saturday's decider with the Rebels coming out on top after the sides could not be separated after extra time, eventually winning via a penalty shootout. The two sides met in the round robin phase of the Munster championship at the same venue on 18 May…

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Hard work and red faces led to Cork's success

Pat Ryan put his Cork side's Munster triumph down to the hard work that was put in over the weeks building up to the final at the Gaelic Grounds.

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Cork manager Pat Ryan spoke of his delight after the Rebels came out on top in yesterday evening's Munster SHC final against Limerick to claim their county's first Mick Mackey Cup success in seven years.