Luke Connolly: ‘No shame’ in losing Munster final to Tipperary

Connolly says that after securing promotion and beating Kerry in the Championship, Cork have opened up a “window” of opportunity

Cork's Luke Connolly. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Cork forward Luke Connolly has insisted that losing a Munster football final to Tipperary is nothing to be “ashamed or embarrassed” about.

The experienced Nemo Rangers man lined out in November’s provincial final defeat as Tipp claimed their first senior title since 1935. But far from viewing it as a wasted season, Connolly believes that Cork have now provided themselves with a strong platform to attack the coming seasons from.