Orlagh Farmer hoping to reap more rewards with Cork

Cork star Orlagh Farmer turned down the possibility of an athletics scholarship in the United States to become a senior county player.

Farmer, 23, was a talented cross-country athlete and, after completing her Leaving Certificate, attracted interest from across the Atlantic.

The Midleton forward revealed: “I would have been big into cross-country and there was talk of a scholarship to Kentucky. I didn’t follow through with it, although I did meet up with people to talk about it. There was an option, but in my gut, I wanted to stay for the love of playing with my friends and with Cork.