Clifford the ace as Bantry take title

Bantry Blues 0-15 Bishopstown 2-5

But on Saturday, in Ballineen, they doubled that total with a terrific victory over beaten Cork county finalists Bishopstown with a brand of sweet running football that the city club just couldn’t match.

And coach Terry O’Neill, beaming at the end, was a happy man. “This one was for Florrie O’Mahony, a man who has been involved in all our great triumphs down through the years. We set ourselves a target after being knocked out of the championship to get down to business and win the league. We got a great response from the players and we proved today that Bantry is alive and well.”