'We will do everything to stop that from happening' - Saoirse McCarthy hopes Cork camogie learns from hurlers' loss

Unlike the men, the Cork women are chasing no famine-ending result. They are instead chasing a three-in-a-row of All-Irelands.

Cork’s Saoirse McCarthy is ready for their All-Ireland semi-final with Waterford. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.

Saoirse McCarthy was a Cork hurling supporter on Sunday. She’s been that fallen red soldier on All-Ireland final day.

Her most recent experience of final heartbreak was 2022. Sunday at Croker was a reminder to never again visit that space.