All-Ireland winner Coen says heartbreak makes Loughrea victory all the sweeter

The 33-year-old said that the format of the championship in the split season suited them as they were able to build momentum with games at least every two weeks.

ALL THE SWEETER: Loughrea players celebrate with the Tom Callinan cup. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Galway SHC final: Loughrea 1-15 St Thomas’ 1-14

Former Galway hurler Johnny Coen said that after all the heartbreak Loughrea have suffered over the past two decades it is really special to retain the county senior hurling crown.