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The 42
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Clare come out on top against Limerick in dead rubber Munster test
Limerick 0-24 Clare 3-20 Stephen Barry reports from TUS Gaelic Grounds CLARE AVOIDED A winless end to the 2025 Munster Championship as Ryan Taylor's second-half goals saw them past Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. Mark Rodgers' 1-8 inside 46 minutes put the Banner in a winning position before Taylor raced forward to net a brace in front of 32,133 fans. Regardless of their flat performance in this dead-rubber contest, the Treaty will host Cork in the Munster final on home turf on Saturday week. Brian Lohan made three late changes to his named team, including a first start of 2025 for Shane O'Donnell. The Hurler of the Year was fouled for five of Rodgers' pointed frees. Goalkeeper Eamon Foudy and U20 prospect Jack O'Neill also started, with Eibhear Quilligan, Seán Rynne, and Shane Meehan dropping out. John Kiely gave Declan Hannon his first appearance of the season, while Shane Dowling lined out for his first championship game since the 2019 All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny. There were also starts for Barry Murphy, Colin Coughlan, Darragh O'Donovan, Cathal O'Neill, Séamus Flanagan, and Peter Casey among eight changes. Nickie Quaid, Seán Finn, Kyle Hayes, Cian Lynch, and Aaron Gillane didn't tog out as they were handed rests. Clare began with a strong wind at their backs, but Limerick landed the first three points through Diarmaid Byrnes, Flanagan, and Gearóid Hegarty. Clare responded with a pair of four-point streaks as they enjoyed success off the Treaty puck-out. Tony Kelly slotted one from under the Mackey Stand while falling. Peter Duggan slotted his first of two sidelines. Cathal Malone also picked off a brace. They led 0-8 to 0-5 as Byrnes missed three early frees. But the Treaty came back to level for a third time with three in a row from Hegarty, Peter Casey, and a Byrnes free. Advertisement Clare outscored them 1-4 to 0-1 from there to the break, beginning with Rodgers' goal in the 26th minute. He capitalised after Foudy's long puck-out was knocked down by Duggan and into the Scariff man's path. As the rain lashed down, Rory Hayes thundered out of defence to point after a brilliant turnover. Clare took shelter 1-13 to 0-10 ahead at half-time. They built on that lead to move eight ahead with three points from Rodgers as O'Donnell was fouled for a fifth pointed free. Tom Morrissey clipped three in response, but Clare moved ahead by 10 with Taylor's opening goal. Malone secured the sliotar and Rodgers played the final pass for the midfielder to jink onto his left and fire to the roof of the net. Kelly's third point made it 2-19 to 0-14. However, Limerick fans sensed a comeback as they reeled off the next six points as substitutes Adam English and Barry Nash got off the mark and Cathal O'Neill tagged on three second-half points. Aidan O'Connor was also supplied by Byrnes with a goal chance but dropped the sliotar and whipped wide. Just as they began to get excited, Taylor put a pin in their hopes with his second goal after being fed by Diarmuid Ryan's first touch off the bench for a 3-19 to 0-20 lead. Limerick ended with four replacements registering as O'Connor and Donnacha Ó Dálaigh raised white flags. Scorers for Limerick: Tom Morrissey 0-7 (5f), Diarmaid Byrnes 0-4 (2f), Cathal O'Neill 0-3, Gearóid Hegarty 0-2, Séamus Flanagan 0-2, Peter Casey 0-2, Adam English 0-1, Barry Nash 0-1, Aidan O'Connor 0-1, Donnacha Ó Dálaigh 0-1. Scorers for Clare: Mark Rodgers 1-8 (0-7f), Ryan Taylor 2-1, Tony Kelly 0-3, Cathal Malone 0-2, Peter Duggan 0-2 (2s/l), David Reidy 0-2, Rory Hayes 0-1, Shane Meehan 0-1. LIMERICK 1. Shane Dowling (Na Piarsaigh) 4. Mike Casey (Na Piarsaigh) 3. Dan Morrissey (Ahane) 2. Barry Murphy (Doon) 5. Diarmaid Byrnes (Patrickswell) 6. Declan Hannon (Adare) 7. Colin Coughlan (Ballybrown) 8. Darragh O'Donovan (Doon) 9. William O'Donoghue (Na Piarsaigh, capt) 10. Gearóid Hegarty (St Patrick's) 11. Cathal O'Neill (Crecora-Manister) 12. Tom Morrissey (Ahane) 13. Séamus Flanagan (Feohanagh-Castlemahon) 14. Shane O'Brien (Kilmallock) 15. Peter Casey (Na Piarsaigh) Subs: 20. B Nash (South Liberties) for M Casey (32-34, temp) 17. Adam English (Doon) for O'Donovan (44) 20. Nash for Murphy (50-f-t, temp) 21. Aidan O'Connor (Ballybrown) for O'Brien (53) 25. David Reidy (Dromin-Athlacca) for Byrnes (59) 23. Donnacha Ó Dálaigh (Monaleen) for Flanagan (61) 24. Paddy O'Donovan (Effin) for P Casey (66) CLARE 16. Eamon Foudy (Inagh-Kilnamona) 4. Rory Hayes (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) 2. Adam Hogan (Feakle) 3. Darragh Lohan (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) 7. David McInerney (Tulla) 6. John Conlon (Clonlara) 5. Cian Galvin (Clarecastle) 13. Ryan Taylor (Clooney-Quin) 9. Cathal Malone (Sixmilebridge) 10. Tony Kelly (Ballyea, capt) 15. David Reidy (Éire Óg Ennis) 23. Jack O'Neill (Clooney-Quin) 26. Shane O'Donnell (Éire Óg Ennis) 14. Peter Duggan (Clooney-Quin) 11. Mark Rodgers (Scariff) Subs: 17. Daithí Lohan (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) for Darragh Lohan (14, inj) 24. Ian Galvin (Clonlara) for Reidy (60) 19. Diarmuid Ryan (Cratloe) for McInerney (65) 12. Shane Meehan (Banner) for O'Donnell (66) 21. Aron Shanagher (Wolfe Tones na Sionna) for Duggan (67) Referee: Thomas Walsh (Waterford)
Irish Examiner
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Clinical Clare sign off with victory over old rivals Limerick
Munster SHC round 5 Limerick 0-24 Clare 3-20 Clare avoided a winless end to the 2025 Munster Championship as Ryan Taylor's second-half goals saw them past Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. Mark Rodgers' 1-8 inside 46 minutes put the Banner in a winning position before Taylor raced forward to net a brace in front of 32,133 fans. Regardless of their flat performance in this dead-rubber contest, the Treaty will host Cork in the Munster final on home turf on Saturday week. Brian Lohan made three late changes to his named team, including a first start of 2025 for Shane O'Donnell. The Hurler of the Year was fouled for five of Rodgers' pointed frees. Goalkeeper Eamon Foudy and U20 prospect Jack O'Neill also started, with Eibhear Quilligan, Seán Rynne, and Shane Meehan dropping out. John Kiely gave Declan Hannon his first appearance of the season, while Shane Dowling lined out for his first championship game since the 2019 All-Ireland semi-final against Kilkenny. There were also starts for Barry Murphy, Colin Coughlan, Darragh O'Donovan, Cathal O'Neill, Séamus Flanagan, and Peter Casey among eight changes. Nickie Quaid, Seán Finn, Kyle Hayes, Cian Lynch, and Aaron Gillane didn't tog out as they were handed rests. Clare began with a strong wind at their backs, but Limerick landed the first three points through Diarmaid Byrnes, Flanagan, and Gearóid Hegarty. Clare responded with a pair of four-point streaks as they enjoyed success off the Treaty puck-out. Tony Kelly slotted one from under the Mackey Stand while falling. Peter Duggan slotted his first of two sidelines. Cathal Malone also picked off a brace. They led 0-8 to 0-5 as Byrnes missed three early frees. But the Treaty came back to level for a third time with three in a row from Hegarty, Peter Casey, and a Byrnes free. Clare outscored them 1-4 to 0-1 from there to the break, beginning with Rodgers' goal in the 26th minute. He capitalised after Foudy's long puck-out was knocked down by Duggan and into the Scariff man's path. As the rain lashed down, Rory Hayes thundered out of defence to point after a brilliant turnover. Clare took shelter 1-13 to 0-10 ahead at half-time. They built on that lead to move eight ahead with three points from Rodgers as O'Donnell was fouled for a fifth pointed free. Tom Morrissey clipped three in response, but Clare moved ahead by 10 with Taylor's opening goal. Malone secured the sliotar and Rodgers played the final pass for the midfielder to jink onto his left and fire to the roof of the net. Kelly's third point made it 2-19 to 0-14. However, Limerick fans sensed a comeback as they reeled off the next six points as substitutes Adam English and Barry Nash got off the mark and Cathal O'Neill tagged on three second-half points. Aidan O'Connor was also supplied by Byrnes with a goal chance but dropped the sliotar and whipped wide. Just as they began to get excited, Taylor put a pin in their hopes with his second goal after being fed by Diarmuid Ryan's first touch off the bench for a 3-19 to 0-20 lead. Limerick ended with four replacements registering as O'Connor and Donnacha Ó Dálaigh raised white flags. Scorers for Limerick: T Morrissey (0-7, 5 frees); D Byrnes (0-4, 2 frees); C O'Neill (0-3); G Hegarty, S Flanagan, P Casey (0-2 each); A English, B Nash, A O'Connor, D Ó Dálaigh (0-1 each). Scorers for Clare: M Rodgers (1-8, 0-7 frees); R Taylor (2-1); T Kelly (0-3); C Malone, P Duggan (2 sideline cuts), D Reidy (0-2 each); Rory Hayes, S Meehan (0-1 each). LIMERICK: S Dowling; M Casey, D Morrissey, B Murphy; D Byrnes, D Hannon, C Coughlan; D O'Donovan, W O'Donoghue (capt); G Hegarty, C O'Neill, T Morrissey; S Flanagan, S O'Brien, P Casey. Subs: B Nash for M Casey (32-34, temp), A English for O'Donovan (44), B Nash for Murphy (50-f-t, temp), A O'Connor for O'Brien (53), D Reidy for Byrnes (59), D Ó Dálaigh for Flanagan (61), P O'Donovan for P Casey (66). CLARE: E Foudy; Rory Hayes, A Hogan, Darragh Lohan; D McInerney, J Conlon, C Galvin; R Taylor, C Malone; T Kelly (capt), D Reidy, J O'Neill; S O'Donnell, P Duggan, M Rodgers. Subs: Daithí Lohan for Darragh Lohan (14, inj), I Galvin for Reidy (60), D Ryan for McInerney (65), S Meehan for O'Donnell (66), A Shanagher for Duggan (67). Referee: T Walsh (Waterford).
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
John Kiely was smart to make Cian Lynch captain – Limerick are playing for him and want him to win the All-Ireland
THEY say revenge is a dish best served cold — but ravenous Limerick served it up to Cork on a piping-hot day in the Gaelic Grounds. The Treaty slipped up in last year's All-Ireland semi-final against the Rebels at Croke Park but their 2 Cian Lynch succeeded Declan Hannon as Limerick captain Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile 2 Babs Keating believes it is spurring them on Credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile John Kiely's side had Cork on a plate, dishing out a 3-26 to 1-16 roasting to the side that beat them — twice — in the Championship last summer and consigned Limerick's five-in-a-row bid to the bin. The six-in-a-row Munster champions can still add to that provincial tally but a sixth Liam MacCarthy in eight seasons is what really gets their juices flowing. Having been joint-captain with Declan Hannon last year, Kiely has promoted Cian Lynch to skipper and it's a smart move. Not only is the Patrickswell man one of the most respected hurlers in the country, he is clearly revelling in the responsibility and leading by example. Read More on GAA The team is playing for him. They want the two-time Hurler of the Year to be climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand in July to take back Liam MacCarthy. Kiely is in an enviable position — any casual performance from his 15 starters and they are out and they know it. When you go training in Limerick, you are looking over your shoulder because someone is waiting in the wings if you mess up. Kiely has Most read in GAA Hurling It's a luxury I don't believe he has ever had before, with prized and proven — and injury-free — players in every position. Front-line stars Lynch, Kyle Hayes, Seán Finn, Nickie Quaid and Aaron Gillane are not even in the match-day 26. Limerick GAA fans troll RTE pundit Donal Og Cusack after win over Cork Peter Casey, Séamus Flanagan and Cathal O'Neill all got game-time off the bench last weekend and now get their chance in attack against the Banner. Shane Dowling replaces Quaid in goal and four-time All-Ireland-winning captain Hannon makes his first start of the year. Colin Coughlan, Barry Murphy and Darragh O'Donovan were given a few minutes against the Rebels and, again, have an opportunity to stake their claim. Two-time All-Star O'Donovan comes in for Adam English. I have criticised the youngster before but to be fair, he put in a serious display last Sunday, chipping in with 1-2 from midfield. He knows he must maintain that standard as his Doon clubmate O'Donovan gets his crack in the middle alongside Will O'Donoghue today. Shane O'Brien had his poorest performance of the Munster campaign to date against Cork. But he didn't get the full 70 minutes to fix it. Flanagan, the man who replaced 'The Bull', is no longer an automatic starter but the 2021 All-Star forward is still only 28 and has put in a huge effort in recent months to dislodge O'Brien. Both start this afternoon. Dowling was outstanding and grabbed his chance to shine during the league before Quaid's shock Championship comeback. PLAYING FOR PRIDE Clare are out of the Championship and are playing for pride. They must resurrect themselves for a trip to the lion's den — and in the wake of what Limerick did to the Rebels, that is a daunting task. It's rebuilding time for Brian Lohan and I'm not sure if we'll ever see David McInerney, 32, or John Conlon, 35, in saffron and blue again. After picking up their first All-Star awards last year, Adam Hogan and Mark Rodgers didn't step up to the mark in the early rounds this season. I don't see Limerick being beaten today. Fresh off last week's battering, Cork must pick themselves up off the canvas and welcome Waterford to Páirc Uí Chaoimh. A draw will secure third place, victory secures a Munster final spot — surely against Limerick — in two weeks. If Waterford win, the season is over for Pat Ryan's men. The one thing Cork don't need is Limerick in a Munster final at the Gaelic Grounds. No one on Leeside could have the stomach to go through that again. The big prize is on All-Ireland final day. Limerick won Munster last year, but that counted for little in Croke Park on semi-final day. Cork were beaten in every part of the field, from No 1 Patrick Collins up. His short puckouts and poor use of the ball are criticisms I levelled at him two years ago. The Ballinhassig man corrected that last season, right up to the All-Ireland final, but reverted to old habits during this year's league. MOVING FORWARD In the modern game, backs have to be able to play like forwards and vice versa. But the Cork attackers don't know how to play like defenders. You must stop your opponent and keep the ball in the area — Darragh Fitzgibbon is probably the only Cork player capable of that. He had the thankless job of shackling Hayes in a match-up of two of last year's nominees for Hurler of the Year. Not many players can go toe-to-toe with Hayes. If I was managing, I wouldn't waste my best player trying to stop him. I'd be putting in somebody to make it awkward for him, but Cork don't have one of those players. They're all fancy hurlers but the ability to play the dropping ball isn't in their locker — and hasn't been for years. While they have been putting up high scores, they have also been shipping them and something's not right about that. Look, it's difficult for any team to succeed against this Limerick side. They are so mature. They're coming back to their peak fitness-wise and have more options than ever. It will be interesting to see if Waterford take a leaf out of the Treaty playbook and go with all-out aggression at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The Déise have a history of being able for Cork — look at last year's Munster clash — and they do not fear the Rebels. I was in Thurles last Sunday and fully expected a performance from the visitors against Tipperary but we just didn't get one. They are one of the best GAA counties in the country with wonderful people, and their supporters deserved better last Sunday. Years ago, I watched an American sports show with Michael Jordan. An audience member asked him to name six key areas for performance. Jordan hesitated, then said the word 'preparation' six times. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail — that was Waterford against Tipp. They looked like world beaters at the start, 1-1 up after two minutes. And it ended there. It's a big ask to beat a Cork team that are really hurting. Cork will win on their own patch, but the victory could be a poisoned chalice. If the Rebels don't get their house in order, they're wasting their time playing Limerick again in the Munster final — or further down the line for that matter.
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
GAA fans convinced ‘wizard' Cian Lynch ‘plays hurling in slow motion' after moment of magic during Limerick vs Cork
CIAN LYNCH was at his very best in the first-half of Limerick's clash against Cork in the Munster senior hurling championship. And one moment of magic left fans convinced that the Patrickswell man "plays hurling in slow motion". Advertisement 1 Cian Lynch was in electric form for Limerick against Cork Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile The Treaty men faced the Rebels in a mouth-watering tie which was a rematch of last year's All-Ireland hurling semi-final. Cork won on that occasion, before losing to Clare in the final, and Limerick were hungry to put that defeat to bed on Sunday. An electric opening period saw John Kiely's men race into a 2-18 to 0-9 lead at the half-time break. Cian Lynch was integral to all of this, with the former Hurler of the Year providing a magic touch in the lead up to the second goal. Advertisement Read More on GAA He feigned to take a shot at the posts, which suckered the defender in before flicking the sliotar into Adam English, who fired into the bottom corner. Fans flocked to social media to praise the Limerick talisman for the moment of ingenuity. One said: "Cian Lynch plays hurling in slow motion while everyone around him is in fast forward" A second posted: "Haven't been active much recently, but I thought I'd make a return. Cian lynch is a f***ing wizard lads." Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling A third commented: "Cian Lynch would have been tried for witchcraft if he played back in the day" A fourth said: "Cian Lynch is the greatest hurler of all time" Inside Lee Chin's life including day job as Wexford forward even stars during RTE GAA ad breaks with Johnny B A fifth said: "Don't know much about this Hurling stuff but Cian Lynch seems to be the GOAT "Pure magic" Advertisement And a sixth posted: "Cian Lynch's world and we're all living in it" Limerick are on for a seventh provincial title on the bounce, while Cork are the favourites - among many - for the All-Ireland title. And Andrew O'Shaughnessy warned the Treaty that they O'Shaughnessy told SunSport: "From midfield up, the Cork lads are all absolute flyers and they love to bomb forward. Advertisement "But with the angles he cuts and his pace going out wide and stuff, Darragh Fitz is just so dangerous. For Limerick to get a result, they'll need to curtail him a good bit. 'If he does end up mostly at centre-forward, he'll probably be on Kyle Hayes and that'd be an interesting battle. "Of all the Limerick players, the one you'd say who has the athleticism and the ability to get back at speed is Kyle Hayes."
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former All-Star urges Limerick to let ‘fully grown monster' loose in order to halt Cork hypetrain
LIMERICK could let 'a fully grown monster' loose tomorrow at the TUS Gaelic Grounds as they attempt to show Cork that they remain hurling's scariest proposition. But former Treaty hero Andrew O'Shaughnessy has warned that the hosts must starve the Rebels' goal-hungry speed merchants if they are to take a big step closer to a SEVENTH straight Munster SHC title. 3 O'Shaughnessy feels Limerick will need to keep a particularly close eye on Darragh Fitzgibbon 3 Andrew O'Shaughnessy doesn't buy into the notion that the Treaty's stars have too many miles on the clock 3 He thinks very highly of 'The Bull' Shane O'Brien In their last five competitive outings, Cork have raised 19 green flags O'Shaughnessy believes a priority for Limerick will be to limit the influence of Darragh Fitzgibbon, who netted in a man-of-the-match display in last month's The Charleville ace, having again been named at centre-forward by Cork boss Pat Ryan, could be closely tracked by another man who was also nominated for the Hurler of the Year award in 2024. O'Shaughnessy told SunSport: "From midfield up, the Cork lads are all absolute flyers and they love to bomb forward. Read More On GAA "But with the angles he cuts and his pace going out wide and stuff, Darragh Fitz is just so dangerous. For Limerick to get a result, they'll need to curtail him a good bit. 'If he does end up mostly at centre-forward, he'll probably be on Kyle Hayes and that'd be an interesting battle. "Of all the Limerick players, the one you'd say who has the athleticism and the ability to get back at speed is Kyle Hayes." The early Championship trajectory of both teams has been somewhat similar going into the sold-out showdown on Shannonside. Most read in GAA Hurling Following a draw with Clare, After sharing the points in their opener against Tipp, Limerick made a statement with the manner of their victory over Waterford last time out. Dublin GAA legends reunite in Germany after taking part in gruelling sporting phenomenon With two home games to come in the round-robin phase, Treaty boss John Kiely admitted to being 'very happy with the broader picture' after seeing his side run out six-point winners at Walsh Park a fortnight ago. O'Shaughnessy said: "John Kiely often speaks about the importance of improving incrementally from game to game. "The Tipp game was one that Limerick could have won, but equally it was a game they should have lost so you would have been content enough with the draw. "But the improvement came against Waterford then, so there was a response from the players and you'd be hoping for the same thing again on Sunday. "But the improvement this time will need to be much bigger than what there was from the Tipp game to the Waterford game. "There's no denying that Cork are the form team and they're blitzing their opposition in the first 15, 20 minutes. The concern I'd have is negating their ability to get goals. "They've got goals on their mind any time they go forward. They're popping balls out to runners like Darragh Fitz and it's like a bombardment. "The naysayers would have you believe that Limerick have too much mileage in the legs to be dealing with that because they're starting to slow down. "Whether that's justified or not, I don't actually believe it myself but that aspect of what Cork are capable of is a concern all the same." DREAM DASHED Limerick were in pursuit of a fifth All-Ireland title in a row last summer, only for Cork's victory in an epic semi-final to scupper their hopes of achieving something unprecedented. It was the Leesiders' second Championship triumph over their neighbours in the space of eight weeks, as the Munster win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh salvaged their season at a stage when it appeared to be on the brink of collapse. Still, when asked if the chance to settle a score will provide Limerick with an extra incentive, O'Shaughnessy insisted: "I don't think so whatsoever. "The way with this Limerick team has always been to focus on their own performance. "They'd have been annoyed with how they performed last year, not because it was Cork, but because of their own personal side of it and reflecting on the things that didn't go right and what they need to improve on. "It'll obviously be painted as a chance for payback after they were turned over twice by them last year, but I think these Limerick lads only look at themselves when it comes to righting the wrongs. "It's actually a different Cork team too because I think they're miles better now than they were this time last year. "This is a different situation and the past won't have any bearing on it." YOUNG BULL An All-Star forward in 2007, O'Shaughnessy's achievement was emulated by clubmate Graeme Mulcahy when he claimed an award in 2018. Mulcahy retired as a five-time All-Ireland winner last October. Nevertheless, the tradition of Kilmallock men playing key roles in the Limerick attack is being maintained. Having racked up 1-8 from play across the two Championship games so far this season, Shane O'Brien has shown no signs of difficulty in delivering on his vast potential. On the young man nicknamed The Bull, O'Shaughnessy said: "The biggest thing I like about Shane is that he's very grounded. "He's really dedicated to hurling and it's all-consuming for him. His attitude is excellent. "The fear you'd often have about young players coming into a team at this level is that they could maybe be forced out of games when things get quite physical. "And if that is the case, you say 'fair enough' because they're young and they're still developing. "But Shane is one of those fellas who you don't realise the actual size of the man until you stand beside him. He's only 20, 21 years of age but he's absolutely a fully grown monster. "He's carving out a good career for himself now and long may it last. It's good to see someone else from the club replacing Graeme as well. "He's a great representative of the club and we're extremely proud of him and how well he's doing." BORDER BOY As a native of Kilmallock, which is situated just a few kilometres from Limerick's border with Cork, the rivalry has always been keenly felt by O'Shaughnessy. Indeed, he spent a significant portion of his youth hurling beyond the frontier as a star of the St Colman's side who achieved three consecutive Harty Cup successes for the Cork school between 2001 and 2003. He explained: "Growing up, you were well aware of Cork's fantastic history and that Cork, Tipperary and Kilkenny were the standard-bearers. "Any time you'd meet Cork, especially being from Kilmallock, you were determined to beat them and it was great when you did, even though it was rare. 'The tide has turned lately and Limerick were in the driving seat up until the two games last year. But these things always go in cycles. 'We had our hot patch and we made it count. "Hopefully it's not over just yet but you have to be wise enough to know that other teams are coming now. And Cork are at the forefront of it."
