‘The scent of victory was in the air at half-time’

Cork enjoyed a remarkable success against Kilkenny in 1966. But the Cats would have their revenge three years later, Michael Ellard reflects.

TO a much greater extent than 1999 when they triumphed and last year when they left the title behind them, Cork were given little chance of success when they met Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final of 1966.

Following the completion of a memorable three in-a-row feat, which culminated in Christy Ring winning his eighth All-Ireland medal in 1954, Cork hurling faced into it's leanest period in history.