Righting some wrong and honouring a lost friend: how double-chasing Aghabullogue bounced off the canvass

'There is a core group of players that came through at the same time, a golden generation, maybe. It doesn’t last forever and we are trying to get every drop out of it'

Aghabullogue players Breandán O'Sullivan and Colm Gillespie celebrate after defeating Uibh Laoire in the Cork Premier IFC final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pic: Eddie O'Hare

How do you regroup after crushing disappointment? Aghabullogue are the perfect example of bouncing back stronger. Exactly 12 months ago, they were defeated in the Cork Premier IFC final by Kilshannig after a replay. They were also plunged into a Premier IHC relegation play-off, which they also lost, after a replay.

Fast forward to Sunday. Aghabullogue crowned Premier intermediate football champions. That’s just for a start, there is more yet to come.