Masterclass by Ronan Crowley earns Bandon senior status
Five years after winning the intermediate title, they rewrote the history books in Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday, seeing off Fermoy in the Premier IHC final. And the story could get a lot better for the west Cork town, as they go chasing the double next Sunday when the majority of these players return to the same venue to play Rockchapel in the IFC final.
Yesterday, they led from pillar to post and their first-half performance, in particular, was top-notch. They set out their stall early with Ronan Crowley an inspirational figure at corner-forward. His incredible tally of 1-10 proved decisive. Another to shine, alongside him at full-forward, was Michael Cahalane, whose return to hurling this year after a long lay-off due to illness was warmly welcomed.
