'I was absolutely petrified' says O'Keeffe after Aghabullogue survive late scare

Sunday's final concluded in a welter of excitement with Mitchelstown kicking the final 1-2 in stoppage time but the Coachford club held on two win by the minimum.

NERVY FINALE: Aghabullogue manager Robert O'Keeffe after defeating Mitchelstown in the Bon Secours Cork IAFC final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture; Eddie O'Hare

It was a Cork IAFC final that had an incredibly exciting finish. But it was ruthless Aghabullogue’s awesome first-half that laid down a marker.

Their strength and power all over the field enabled them to lead 2-8 to 0-6 at the break, against the wind. Their impressive form yielded goals from Cialan O’Sullivan and David Thompson - they have scored 11 goals in five championship matches.