Super sub O’Connor is hero for Cork
It was a well-deserved win and moves the Munster side to joint leadership with neighbours Kerry in the roll of honour on 13 titles.
“Any time you beat Meath in an All-Ireland final is a good day,” said Cork boss Mossie Barrett. “Given the slippery conditions, it was always going to be a dour struggle, but it’s all about winning and I’d rather win a bad final that lose a good one.