Vinnies enjoy Paddy’s Day rub of the green

ST VINCENT’S completed a remarkable renaissance yesterday at Croke Park when they prevailed by a point in a compelling All-Ireland club final.

Vinnies enjoy Paddy’s Day rub of the green

With a strong breeze swirling towards the Canal End, scores into Hill 16 were going to be at a premium. Both sides managed four points into the wind. The management of the breeze was to prove crucial. St Vincent’s harvested 1-7 while playing into the Canal End thus pipping Nemo who came up just short, converting nine points downwind.

St Vincent's used their direct style of football to great effect. Early on Hugh Coghlan and especially Micheal O’Shea were dominating the keenly contested midfield sector. O’Shea and Maurice

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