They faced another daunting obstacle at Croke Park in the form of a cultured and driven Kilkenny outfit, but faced them down in the manner that has seen them overcome virtually every obstacle placed in their way in recent times.
Boundless courage, unflappable pride and an unbreakable spirit drove them to their finest hour and an achievement which will inspire an emerging generation back in their north-east suburb of Cork city.
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