Pat Ryan on Cork's epic win: 'We got a bit of luck that we haven't got in the past' 

The Rebels boss warned that a memorable victory over Limerick will men nothing if they don't back it up against Tipperary. 

RED ALERT: Cork fans celebrate after the game. Pic: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Their four previous championship outings had ended in two-point, three-point, one-point, and one-point defeats. Cork were agonisingly close. On Saturday evening, said Pat Ryan, Cork got the “bit of luck we were due”.

Mention of luck covered a multitude. The result. The finish. The decision of referee Seán Stack to award a 73rd minute penalty for the denial of a goal-scoring opportunity.