DAVID VERSUS GOLIATH screamed the local newspapers’ 12-page preview supplements but the underdogs, Cashel Community School, refused to be denied their first-ever Dr Harty Cup title in a performance filled with grit and guts.
“We’re not finished yet, we’re going all the way,” vowed Cashel joint-captain Ronan Connolly to huge cheers after lifting the cup alongside Ben Currivan. Both schools now advance to the All-Ireland series. The first score from play took 19 minutes to arrive, Fabian Ryan tapping over after good work from Currivan. It was also their last of the half.
They led by 0-10 to 0-7 now but when asked the question, Thurles found a response with points from substitute Bill Flanagan, Maher , and Robbie Stapleton. Cashel are the second first-time winners of this trophy in two years, their success mirroring the underdog tale of St Joseph’s, Tulla, last spring.