‘We pulled it out of the fire’

CANOVEE coach Mickey Ring was ecstatic after Canovee’s nail-biting victory over Kildorrery at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday, admitting: “we pulled it out of the fire.”

“It was hearty commitment that won it for us and all 15 players gave it their all. We were under pressure in the early stages, but their heads never dropped. They kept plugging away and showed tremendous character.

“They really dug deep and I am absolutely thrilled for all of them. What a team this is. In other years Canovee in a situation like this would have folded, but not this team. They were resolute and determined to bring the cup back to their native place.