Cork GAA season in review: Rockies ended drought in classic style

Blackrock’s Kevin O'Keeffe and Eoin Smith celebrates at the final whistle after beating Glen Rovers at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Daniel Hogan’s goal put Sarsfields ahead early in the second half but they were never able to pull clear and Erin’s Own, with Robbie O’Flynn on song, had managed to establish a 0-15 to 1-10 lead in the closing stages.

Later in the day, Glen Rovers saw off Erin’s Own by 0-22 to 3-9, with Cork star Patrick Horgan scoring 14 points. Maurice O’Carroll and Cian O’Callaghan had goals as Erin’s Own led by 2-6 to 0-7 at half-time and while the Glen fought back, Robbie O’Flynn struck for another Erin’s Own goal.

Things got even better when O’Keeffe set up Cotter to make it 3-24 to 3-14, but two Horgan dead balls left eight in it at the turnaround.

"It’s a very different feeling when you’re involved in a team than when you’re playing, it’s more satisfying when you’re involved and creating an environment for the lads to flourish, which they did.
