Collins: 'Absolutely amazing, it is a dream come true'

“I was down here as a kid in the parade in 1994, Castlehaven won the county. I used to go home and pretend to lift the cup. To see that come through is absolutely incredible. The feeling is second to none, I am so happy".

DREAM COME TRUE: Castlehaven captain Mark Collins raises the Andy Scannell trophy after defeating Nemo Ranger's in the Bon Secours Premier SFC final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture; Eddie O'Hare

Mark Collins has the distinction of captaining Castlehaven, and the inspirational skipper collected his third Cork senior football medal. Along with a few others, he toiled valiantly when times were tough. He finally got his deserved reward.

“Absolutely amazing, it is a dream come true,” he said.