Anthony Daly: Through all their epic glories, did Blackrock ever have to fight like this?

The Rockies had a difficult start. They looked nervous early on. They shipped two goals. Then things changed

Blackrock players, including Niall Cashman, centre, celebrate with the Sean Óg Murphy Cup. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

For decades, those of us living outside of Cork were told of this halcyon and almost mythical ‘little All-Ireland’, where the deeds and feats of those players was the stuff of legend and folklore. The Cork championship may no longer be dominated by the big three city clubs but yesterday’s final certainly rekindled a flame that once burned like a furnace.

Blackrock may be top of the roll of honour, having won some epic battles throughout their history, but it’s unlikely they’ve ever won a championship as hard-fought and competitive as this one.