For delirious Doon and Derek McGrath, life moves in mysterious ways

'I don’t know, I was just struck by something intangible in the room. I just thought I might like this,' says manager after dragging Doon to Limerick's promised land

SHOUT IT LOUD: Limerick Senior Hurling Championship Final, TUS Gaelic Grounds, Co. Limerick 27/10/2024 Doon vs Na Piarsaigh Doon’s Cian O’Donovan celebrates at the final whistle Pic:INPHO/James Crombie

Doon 0-16 Na Piarsaigh 2-9 

Derek McGrath didn’t see this coming. The former Waterford manager couldn’t have imagined a scenario where he would be standing on the sideline at the TUS Gaelic Grounds in late October shepherding Doon to its first ever Limerick county title. But then life is full of unexpected detours and pitstops.