Coach Ryan says last year’s defeat spurred Cork

CORK coach Eamon Ryan believes the hurt of losing the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC crown in 2010 has fuelled a renewed quest for glory.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2011 - 01:00
Cork 4-10 Laois 1-06 Jackie Cahill

The Leesiders suffered a shock quarter-final defeat against Tyrone last year, ending hopes of a sixth successive All-Ireland crown.

But Cork have hit back with a vengeance this season, claiming Bord Gáis Energy National League Division 1 glory, the Munster championship and now a place in the All-Ireland final, against Kerry or Monaghan, on September 25.

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