All-Ireland joy justified all the work for Pauric Mahony

SHACKLES OFF: Ballygunner’s Pauric Mahony isn’t feeling under any pressure, freeing him to perform to his best abilities. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Winning an All-Ireland medal with Ballygunner last February has made Pauric Mahony’s life “a lot easier”, he is happy to admit.

Beating Ballyhale Shamrocks at the 11th hour like they did was one thing, but the achievement itself has justified all the work the 30-year-old has put into training and returning from two serious knee injuries.