Stradbally under no illusions about the quality of final opponents
In 1998 Doonbeg (Clare) clashed with Moyle Rovers (Tipperary) in the final, which the former won after a replay.
Both Stradbally and Kilmurry/Ibrickane played in previous finals, the Waterford side against St Finbarr's in 1980 and the Quilty team against Nemo Rangers in 1993. Success eluded both clubs.


