Robbie McCarthy claims hat-trick of All-Ireland titles

An outstanding performance from Robbie McCarthy saw the Westmeath man seal a hat-trick of senior All-Ireland titles in emphatic fashion at Kingscourt, Cavan on Saturday.

It was all plain sailing for McCarthy — an Irish naval recruit based in Haulbowline, Cobh — as he ran out a 21-13, 21-7 winner over a game but out-gunned Charly Shanks of Armagh.

“It was always going to be about controlling the front of the court. Last year, I let him drive me back a bit — this time, I wanted to attack more, to serve and shoot. I missed a good few as well but I got a lot of good ones,” said the senior champion.