Ephie Fitzgerald relief as Cork begin new era in old fashion

Cork 1-10 Mayo 0-10: Ephie Fitzgerald admitted that collecting his first piece of silverware as Cork ladies senior football team manager on Saturday came as a huge relief.

Stepping into the shoes of his predecessor Eamonn Ryan was never going to be a simple task but Fitzgerald has carried on the trophy-winning tradition as Cork powered to a fourth successive Lidl Division 1 NFL crown.

It was Cork’s 10th League crown in 12 seasons and they had to grind this one out against Mayo at Parnell Park, eventually prevailing by three points.