Novel final but CBC forewarned of quality

It is a novel pairing for the Clayton Hotels Munster Schools Senior Cup final at Musgrave Park on Sunday as Glenstal Abbey, in their third decider, face Christian Brothers College Cork, who have merrily picked up silverware over the decades.

The Murroe outfit target a first crown and will be underdogs again, just as in defeat to Presentation Brothers, Cork, last year. That was Glenstal’s first decider since 1970, when they were beaten by Rockwell after a replay.

In his first year at the helm as senior head coach at CBC, Tommy Crowe is in no mood to see his charges walk into a trap, stressing the level of respect Glenstal have earned for themselves over the past two seasons.