Journey to dreamland tinged with sadness for Borris-Ileigh

Borris-Ileigh and Tipperary hurler Dan McCormack has hailed the incredible bond that has seen the club claim a surprise county and provincial double.

The north Tipperary parish has had more than its fair share of anguish these last two years but as supporters congregated on the soaked Páirc Uí Rinn sod long after the final whistle had blown on Sunday there was not just respite but elation.