Brian Hickey hails Cork Con’s trophy double after Munster Senior Cup win

Cork Constitution 14 Young Munster 7: Cork Constitution coach Brian Hickey heaped praise on his troops as they finished the season with a fourth successive Munster Senior Cup title at sunny Thomond Park on Saturday.
Brian Hickey hails Cork Con’s trophy double after Munster Senior Cup win
Mon, 16 May, 2016 - 01:00
Barry Coughlan

Six days after the physical and emotional trauma of losing out on an AIL final battle with Clontarf, Hickey was delighted to see his side overcome another searching examination by Young Munster to win a 27th title.

There may be no national league crown, but Constitution’s haul of two big triumphs — they also won the Bateman Cup in a thrilling run-in — is a cause for celebration.

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