Blackrock wrote their own history as Glen’s destiny was unfulfilled

Alan Connolly of Blackrock celebrates a score last weekend in their victory over the Glen. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne
In the 100th year since the birth of Christy Ring, they produced stunning jerseys to commemorate the greatest hurler to ever pick up a camán. In a direct link, Ring’s grandson Simon Kennefick was leading their attack alongside one the Glen’s most accomplished players since Christy retired: Patrick Horgan.

After Horgan, Kennefick was Rovers’ best forward, in the Páirc and over the whole campaign.

The spotlight is currently on Alan Connolly after top-scoring in the championship overall and picking up the TG4 man of the match in the final. His overall tally of 5-52 was incredibly consistent from placed balls and 5-9 of his total was from play.
