Clonakilty v St. Finbarr’s: Three epic clashes

Conor McManus, Clonakilty, in action against Ross O'Dwyer, St. Finbarr's in the 2009 Cork SFC final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

1985: Cork SFC Final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh: St. Finbarr’s 1-10 Clonakilty 0-9 

Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s first half goal handed the Barr’s a 1-10 to 0-3 interval lead. The late John Kerins thwarted Clonakilty’s Tom Scally and Marcus De Long goal attempts on an afternoon his full-back, John Meyler, produced an outstanding display on the edge of the square. Man of the match Gene Desmond also played a pivotal role for the winners