Determined Midleton claim first Cork title since 2013 as Glen Rovers suffer more final heartbreak

Nine up in the latter stage of half-time, their lead was swallowed up by Glen Rovers although they did lead by a point, 0-20 to 1-16, going into the final quarter.

Midleton manager Ger Fitzgerald celebrates with Conor Lehane, left, and Ben O'Connor after county final win. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

MIDLETON 0-24 GLEN ROVERS 1-18

Far too close for comfort in the end but Midleton won’t mind that the scoreline didn’t reflect the edge they had on Glen Rovers for the vast majority of Cork's Premier SHC final.