Corkery’s crowning glory

Just 24 hours before winning her eighth Division 1 NFL title, Cork captain Briege Corkery had to carry out sibling duties at her sister’s wedding.

Dublin were the bridesmaids on Saturday however in their inaugural final in Parnell Park, and it was the reigning champions’ experience which denied Gregory McGonigle’s side by two points.

“We were lacking a little bit in the first-half and were probably only going about 90%, but then in the second-half our backs soaked up some fierce pressure, and they took serious control,” said Corkery, whose side trailed 1-2 to 2-1 at the turnaround.