Seanie McGrath: Sars risks pay off in a quality Cork showpiece

It was most encouraging to see the standard of play on Cork hurling’s big day.

SPACE INVADER: Sarsfields' Cathal McCarthy celebrates the final whistle

For a championship where the quality has been mixed, it was most encouraging to see the standard of play on Cork hurling’s showpiece day.

I’m not the biggest fan of the modern game but when the stick-passing is accurate and the touch is sharp, it can be really pleasing on the eye. That’s what Sarsfields brought to a county final full of entertainment and intensity.