O’Brien propels UCC to long-awaited Ashbourne Cup triumph

University College Cork celebrate with the Ashbourne Cup, Pic: ©INPHO/Tom O’Hanlon

UCC’s 23-year hoodoo in the Ashbourne Cup has finally come to an end after they easily brushed aside the challenge of UCD by 2-16 to 0-7 in Sunday's Electric Ireland showpiece final at DCU Sportsgrounds.

Sarah O’Brien was the star of the show, settling the pre-match favourites by winning a free for the opening point and following up with a score from play, then wrapping up a stellar all-round showing with two late goals to put real distance between the sides.