Gannon expects a grueller against Con

ST MARY’S captain Gareth Gannon believes Saturday’s trip to Temple Hill involves a swift leap from the frying pan to the fire.

Having started their AIL campaign against last year’s champions Shannon last Saturday, facing finalists Cork Con this weekend represents the toughest possible opening to an AIL campaign.

“It would have been nicer have a couple of easier matches to start off. But on the other hand we have one of them out of the way now and we won. Maybe it’s better to take them on