Passage on a mission

“The years don’t be long going.”

Sean Cullinane shakes his head in amazement at the 16-year gap since his native Passage last reached a county final. They contested three deciders in the ’90s (1993, 1994 and 1997) and lost each time. In tomorrow’s semi-final, they stare down leaders on the roll of honour in Mount Sion, a team with 35 titles against one with none. The News & Star trophy remains elusive.

Few know the Passage story of pain better than the man known locally as the Rock.