Second half tweak key to Thurles resurrection in Croke Cup final

It was a second final defeat for Athenry in three seasons. Galway's 30-year schools famine continues. 

After identifying Athenry's aerial threat, Thurles began to work the ball through the lines in the second half. It turned an eight-point deficit to a one-point win. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Masita Croke Park Senior A Hurling: CBS Thurles 0-24 Presentation College, Athenry 2-17

Maybe Jason Rabbitte saw Joe Canning do it, or maybe it was his own father Joe that provided the inspiration.