Cork’s Alan Connolly stays grounded after memorable performance

"We’ve loads of belief in this team."

Alan Connolly of Cork celebrates after scoring his side's third goal against Tipperary. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Up to now, shoulder and hamstring injuries dogged Alan Connolly’s club and inter-county career.

So far this season, he has managed to play in all four of Cork’s Munster senior hurling championship games - replaced only in their facile win over Tipperary at the weekend with a couple of minutes of normal time remaining.