Gritty Shannon edge out Con

SHANNON’S renowned spirit has rarely been seen to greater effect than at Clifford Park yesterday when they overcame a strong Cork Constitution side and the handicap of playing the last 20 minutes with 14 men to advance to the ODM Munster Senior Cup final.

Having won the coveted trophy for seven successive years before relinquishing it last season, they will start favourites for another title when they take on Division Two side Highfield in the final at Musgrave Park on December 29. Ironically, the respective coaches on that occasion will be Mick Galwey and Geoff Moylan, who have played together for Shannon in successful Munster Cup and AIL teams.

“Geoff actually gave me a scoring pass when we beat Garryowen in the 1988 final,” quipped Galwey.