Veteran Barry hails team leaders

After enduring a famine between 1957 and 2008, Sarsfields are more than happy to embrace the feast they are currently experiencing with yesterday’s win following the victories of 2008 and ’10.

For captain and full-back Joe Barry, it was achieved in a spirited fashion in the second half after trailing at half-time, which made it very satisfying. Such a thing was not unique, it should be noted, as the Riverstown club have shown in their two previous wins, against Bride Rovers and Glen Rovers, that they were able to eke out victories in close affairs.

“Certainly, to win three counties in five years, and contest four of the finals, is something that we can be proud of,” he said.