Ecstatic Bowen salutes Erins Own ‘maturity’

FOR 14 years Erins Own have waited for a second chance to contest the AIB Munster club hurling championship decider and finally they realised their ambition in Pairc Ui Chaoimh yesterday.

In 1992, after winning the Cork title for the first time, they were held to a draw by Kilmallock in their home pitch before bowing out by eight points in the replay.

“It was a long time to wait. When we lost that match, we felt we’d be back a lot sooner,” commented team manager Martin Bowen. “It’s great to be in the final. That was our aim. It will be a massive occasion for the club.”