Cork SAHC final: Fr O’Neills and Kanturk cut from the same cloth

As the new millennium dawned, both Fr O’Neill’s and Kanturk were a bit more than 60 minutes away from top tier hurling on Leeside.

Lorcan McLoughlin of Kanturk in action during the county semi-final win over Newcestown. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

On Sunday in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, two clubs in the midst of eras that may well define their history for years to come collide in the final of the Co-op Superstores Cork SAHC final, in a game that will be live-streamed by the Irish Examiner

Fr O’Neills and Kanturk’s recent history has much in common; they have both risen steadily through the ranks of hurling in Cork, claiming six county titles between them. Indeed, it is strange to think that their paths haven’t crossed more often considering that their escalating fortunes have happened concurrently.