'It's such an emotional thing' - pride for Wall as Mary I claim Fitzgibbon Cup to deny UL a three in a row

Mobbed by well-wishers and players, manager Jamie Wall tried to sum up what the victory meant: 'It’s the best competition in the GAA as far as I’m concerned.'

UNDERDOG TAG: Mary I players celebrate at the final whistle after victory in the Electric Ireland Higher Education Fitzgibbon Cup Final against UL at Abbeydorney on Saturday. Pic: Natasha Barton, Inpho

TUS Fitzgibbon Cup Final: Mary I 2-14 UL 1-15 

Surely there won’t be too many sweeter wins than this for Mary I and Jamie Wall as they belied their underdog status to end UL’s three in row bid, displaying incredible late tenacity to claim their third Fitzgibbon Cup at a rain-sodden Abbeydorney pitch on Saturday.