Glanmire’s basketball history bid facing the defining test

Whether big mileage has finally caught up with five-in-a-row chasing Glanmire is one of the seductive sub-plot for tomorrow’s Women’s Cup final at the National Arena. And whether there’s a handover of power to DCU Mercy in the offing or not, writes Tony Leen.

It’s beyond 35 years ago, but it still frames every five-in-a-row sporting jibe in this country. Pin or not, it’s a grenade primed for detonation under the hood of any side with history in their sights.

“I presume you’ve heard of Seamus Darby,” someone lobbed at Mark Scannell this week.