Courageous Críost Rí overcomeearly trauma

COLÁISTE Chríost Rí bridged a seven-year gap since their last Corn Uí Mhuirí triumph when they beat first-time finalists Pobal Scoil Chorca Dhuibhne in yesterday’s decider in Dr Crokes grounds in Killarney.

They had too much in reserve for a spirited Chorca Dhuibhne team who were forced to play almost the entire game with the handicap of 14 men following the dismissal of wing-back Pádraig Ó Sé. The red card was brandished in Ó Sé’s direction after a rash challenge on Críost Rí midfielder Eoghan Finn in the opening seconds.

The incident overshadowed the tie as Finn lay stricken on the ground for 16 minutes where he received medical treatment after sustaining a blow to his head. There was huge concern for his well-being and he was taken by ambulance to Kerry General Hospital. But a relieved Críost Rí manager Aidan Moynihan revealed after the game that Finn had not incurred serious injuries.