Ballygunner dominance: 'Waterford are closer to the All-Ireland - we’re pushing the standards'

'I honestly think Waterford are closer to winning an All-Ireland senior championship now than they ever were in my time or in the last 60 years'
Ballygunner dominance: 'Waterford are closer to the All-Ireland - we’re pushing the standards'

Ballygunner manager Darragh O'Sullivan: Deise dominance driving standards in the county. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Ballygunner manager Darragh O’Sullivan offered a strong defence of his club yesterday after they won their eighth county title in a row, saying they have raised standards in Waterford.

Asked about their narrow semi-final win over Mount Sion, O’Sullivan said: “Mount Sion are making progress, they’re working really hard, as are a lot of clubs in Waterford. I’m delighted to see that. We’ll continue to work hard to try to raise the bar.

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