Maturity forged in defeat boosts Bride’s final bid

Five years running, five semi-finals. And yet, no final. Close, yes. Close enough? Never. This time feels different.

Watergrasshill's Ciaran O'Leary and Bride Rovers' Brian Roche battle for the ball. Pic: David Creedon

The agony of Bride Rovers and Cork’s Senior A Championship has been dragging on longer than the Rathcormac and Bartlemy men would like.

Five years running, five semi-finals. And yet, no final. Close, yes. Close enough? Never.