Cork's final despair still keeps Robbie O'Flynn awake looking at the ceiling

Cork's Al-Ireland final reverse has been tough to take for injury-plagued Robbie O'Flynn. But he vows to focus on what he can improve next year.

BITTER PILL: Robbie O'Flynn of Cork, 26, after his side's defeat in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final between Clare and Cork at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Final whistle blown, Robbie O’Flynn bowed his head and brought his left hand to his face as the enormity of what had just happened enveloped him.

The tale is fresh enough as it is infamous at this stage. The substitute had seconds earlier leapt like a salmon to catch Patrick Collins’ delivery beyond the 20-metre line ahead of three Clare defenders and two Cork team-mates.