Cork experience proved crucial, says Ciara O’Sullivan

Cork captain Ciara O’Sullivan said her side’s experience was a key factor in winning yesterday’s tight All-Ireland ladies football final over Dublin, particularly when Dublin got within a point of her side in the second half.

“There is a bit of worry but we’ve been in tight games, in tight situations, and you’d hope that experience would stand to you. You’d rather be one point up than one point down, so we were happy enough.” O’Sullivan was delighted with the win an “unbelievable battle” with Dublin.

“I’m very proud, and just relieved,” said O’Sullivan. “After a battle like that it takes a while to catch your breath and let sink in what happened.