Ian Maguire recalls Tyrone mauling as darkest hour before Cork rebirth

Bad days not too far away from Cork captain Maguire's mind as he reaps long-awaited success

RISING UP: Ian Maguire lifts team-mate Kevin O’Driscoll as Cork celebrate after their stunning last-gasp Munster SFC semi-final win over Kerry. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

“Lads, I’m in good form after Sunday and you’re bringing up all the bad days,” jokes Ian Maguire as he is reminded of the knocks he has endured.

They have come with the club, St Finbarrs, who crashed out of the senior football championship last month in agonising circumstances for the second time in four seasons - this time losing to Castlehaven on penalties.