Inside the MacRory Cup final. Pure joy. Ben O'Connor refreshing the post-match interview with Cork

Inside the MacRory Cup final. Pure joy. Ben O'Connor refreshing the post-match interview with Cork

Author: BBC Radio Ulster February 8, 2026 Duration: 30:13

Three-time All-Ireland winner Ciaran Gourley along with his Centre half forward Aodhan Quinn Joined Thomas and Oisin on the Podcast. Former Down great Kevin McKernan and the Abbey full-back Conor Laverty also joined the lads after one of the great MacRory Cup finals. 8,000 people in the Athletic grounds for one of the most incredible comebacks. Everything left on the pitch and it finished a draw, the replay will take place on Friday night. It's a great insight into young people driving the sport forward. The boys also reflect on a weekend of hurling (And one league football match, Oisin had an eye on) Ben O'Connor calling it how it is for Cork Hurlers.


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