McGrath tribute to exhausted troops

Cratloe boss Joe McGrath paid tribute to his warriors yesterday after their Munster club final defeat.

“The extra time, it was our second session of extra time in the space of seven days, so that was always going to be difficult, but no excuses and no regrets.

“The way the match was going, anything could have happened at any time, both teams were creating chances at both ends of the field, but fair play to Kilmallock for coming up with the win. They’re magnificent champions and I hope they go on and do themselves justice.”