John Cleary’s Cork starlets complete three in a row

John Cleary swatted away speculation about the vacant Cork senior football team manager’s post after guiding the county’s minor lades to a third successive All-Ireland crown yesterday.

The Rebels put on a powerhouse show yesterday to complete a three in a row of titles at this level, proving far too strong for Galway.

Saoirse Noonan and Sadhbh O’Leary put Galway to the sword as Cork claimed a third successive All-Ireland ladies minor A football crown.