'At the end of the day it was only one point': Cork fans gutted as the Banner celebrate

Dejected Cork fans look on as Clare fans celebrate. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

There was a deafening silence from heartbroken Cork fans as they left Croke Park for the long journey home this evening — a sharp contrast to their earlier pre-match joy and excitement.

Fans had travelled from all over the country to attend the much-anticipated hurling clash, with one family even flying in from Yonkers for the event. Flags and banners dotted around the city added to the pre-match excitement and carnival feeling on the streets of the capital.