Midleton bridge 22-year gap

MIDLETON captured their first Cork U21AHC title since 1989 at Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday evening, and while they made very hard work of it, they were deserving champions.

Despite coming up against a Duhallow side laced with experience, they showed tremendous character to carve out a six-point margin. With chances going amiss at both ends, a late goal from substitute Ian Kennefick sealed the deal.

“It is all about character,” said Mickey O’Connell, member of the Midleton backroom team.