Meet the Tipperary – and Cork – fans still revelling in All-Ireland glory in Cashel
A staunch Cork supporter who lives behind enemy lines in deepest Tipperary has said the Premier County deserved to win in the second half, but Cork will be back next year, better and stronger.
Cathal Kelleher lives on the Main Street of Cashel, and goes to every Cork match he can, hanging out the red and white rebel flag – the 'blood and bandages' with pride, surrounded by his Tipperary neighbours' blue and gold, with whom he enjoys the banter. Cork didn't play well at all, said the retired banker. 'They had no energy or momentum in the second half.
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