Just the perfect day for merciless Sars

Sarsfields 2-18 Glen Rovers 0-8

The lines of symmetry between the Glen’s storied past and current history were many entering yesterday’s decider. A quarter of a century had passed since last the famous three-toned jersey stood over the Sean Óg Murphy Cup. The vanquished force on that faithful afternoon donned navy and white.

As the Glen Rovers team emerged from the tunnel, Tomás Mulcahy, the winning captain in 1989, waved to the crowd. The stalwarts of the club’s 25th county title success broke from their line to pass on their best to the current crop. A tumultuous roar ensued from their supporters in the stand.