James McCarthy: Castlehaven doing it for parish

Castlehaven 1-13 O’Donovan Rossa 1-10: Few clubs have mirrored the journey Castlehaven have made since their breakthrough senior title in 1989. The tiny parish with the big heart has reached another county final – this generation’s fourth in five seasons – and, it seems, their appetite for success remains undiminished.

“From underage to adult club, everyone drives on with one goal and that is to win,” said Haven selector James McCarthy afterwards. “We said all the time, ‘we’re doing this for the parish, not for ourselves’.”

In the final, they’ll meet the side they beat in the 2013 decider, Nemo Rangers. “It’s extra special when it’s Nemo Rangers,” added McCarthy.