Ashling Thompson: ‘It was like I was taking the steps to heaven’

She took a big hit towards the end of yesterday’s All-Ireland senior camogie final, but Ashling Thompson wasn’t going to give in at that stage. The Cork captain had a cup to collect and a speech to give, after all.

“I’m still a small bit drowsy, actually, but I suppose you have to take those knocks and get up and keep going,” said Thompson after the game.

“I actually think I struck a couple of balls after that, did I? I’m proud of myself. You just have to keep going no matter what is thrown at you.