'Could have won, couldn’t have, who cares, we’re here'

Thrice they tried to increase that lead, thrice they failed and in that sixty-third minute, Darragh O’Sullivan was on hand to clip over two frees to secure another day out.

GO AGAIN: Kilshannig's Killian O'Hanlon attempts to hold off the challenge from Aghabullogue's Padraig O'Sullivan during the Premier Intermediate Football Championship final in Super Valu Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture: Howard Crowdy

Cork PIFC final: Kilshannig 1-14 Aghabullogue 1-14

Not for the first time this season, not even for the first time on Saturday night, Kilshannig were staring defeat right in the eyes as the final of the Cork PIFC ticked into the sixty-third minute in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.