Fans Played Massive Part in Cork Win
Finbarr Barry

Did you cry on All-Ireland Day? Did you feel a lump in your throat when Brian Corcoran slotted over that final point? While all around you went mad jumping in the air did you collapse on your knees overwhelmed with joy? Did the warm tears flow down your face onto whatever red garment you chose to wear when Ben held Liam McCarthy aloft?

Remember what we told you last Thursday? There was never really a question of Cork losing. From the moment Brain Corcoran scored that point on his knees against Limerick in the Munster semi-final you knew it was going to be one of those great years.

Along with many others we appealed for fans who managed to get a ticket to roar their heads off - to be hoarse until about today or tomorrow. It might be a clich'