Lehane still haunted by final failure

Cork hurler Conor Lehane admits the regret of not closing out the drawn All-Ireland final continues to eat away at him.

Patrick Horgan’s stoppage-time point, propelling Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s men in front for the first time in proceedings, had moved Cork within seconds of Liam MacCarthy glory. Further drama ensued, however, and Clare corner-back Domhnall O’Donovan ensured a second outing was required, one which Clare won by six points.

Added to the frustration of having victory snatched from their grasp, the 21-year-old expressed disappointment at the team’s failure, in both final contests, to match the performance delivered in the penultimate round win over Dublin.