Stacks dig in to end run of Rathmore

Austin Stacks 0-17 Rathmore 2-5

Cast your mind back to last month and the scene of manager Denis Moynihan attempting to depart the Rathmore field, mobbed by a throng of home supporters wanting to offer their heartiest congratulations. On Saturday, Moynihan, along with the three members of his backroom team, trudged off Austin Stacks Park with not one fan in sight.

For the winners, it was a case of taking another step along the road on their quest to return to the showpiece event, to correct the wrongs of 2013.