Cummins ousts Clarke to annex fifth Poc Fada title

TIPPERARY Senior goalkeeper Brendan Cummins claimed his fifth M Donnelly All-Ireland Poc Fada title on Saturday evening, in the 50th Anniversary of the event, at the Annaverna Mountain in Cooley, Louth.

Mon, 01 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
Cóilín Duffy

In glorious weather conditions, the five-time All Star took the honours ahead of last year’s champion Graham Clarke, finishing the five kilometre course in 50 pocs.

“It’s you against the mountain, ” Cummins said.

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