Cronin relishing familiar challenge

FOURTEEN years on, but the memories still shine as clearly as ever.

The prospect of an All-Ireland camogie decider between Cork and Kilkenny has a novel ring to it yet for Cork manager Denise Cronin it is a matter of renewing acquaintances. Back in 1995, Cronin captained Cork in a cracking showdown with Kilkenny when they prevailed 4-8 to 2-10.

On Sunday she’ll patrol the sidelines for Cork, while the legendary Ann Downey dons the bainisteoir bib for Kilkenny in the first final clash between them since 1995.