The final whistle sparked scenes of jubilation at O'Connor Park as Shinrone, competing in only a second senior county final in the club's almost-140-year history, ran out seven-point winners. Speaking afterwards, the club's centre back, Michael Cleary, said it was hard to put the significance of the win into words. We were in the county semi-final back in 2012. 🏆🏆🔴⚪️COUNTY CHAMPIONS 🔴⚪️🏆🏆County champions we are.What a performance from these great bunch of lads.We are so proud of you all.Congratulations to all players and management. pic.twitter.com/7H3JITwlBR — Shinrone Gaa (@ShinroneGaa) October 2, 2022Shinrone, managed by former Kilcormac-Killoughey player, Trevor Fletcher, were second best in the initial exchanges yesterday.

Source: Irish Independent October 04, 2022 07:03 UTC