UCC put icing on cake for centenary

After ousting competition favourites DCU and the final’s hosts UCD, the Billy Morgan managed team rounded matters off by taking the scalp of the formidable northern outfit.

Midfielder Johnny Buckley revealed the agony of last year’s final defeat to DCU was never far from their minds entering the decider.

“There were a lot of lads there hurting after last year and I think that showed in the last ten minutes. We didn’t want that same feeling. It was another serious battle but that’s been the way the last few days against the favourites DCU and then UCD. I think the camaraderie and spirit we’ve built up was a huge help and that’s been the same in every UCC team I’ve played in since I was a Fresher.”