Cannings lead Portumna charge

Portumna 3-12 Loughrea 0-14

Ollie Canning was captain when they won their first crown in 2003 and yesterday, looking as sprightly as ever, the 37-year-old walked the steps for the fourth time to collect the Tom Callanan Cup.

Older brother Frank took over as manager this year in a bid to rediscover the glory days which ended after they contested their seventh successive county final in 2009, and has now led them to glory in his maiden voyage.