Coughlan rues a missed opportunity

ENDA COUGHLAN wasn’t mincing his words after the final whistle. For the Kilmurry-Ibrickane captain, first place is everything, second is a set of steak knives.

Team selector Gerard McCarthy had just admitted he was naturally disappointed that they’d lost but was proud to be competing in a final.

Seated next to him in Croke Park’s press room, Coughlan had a different take on events.