In a real David versus Goliath clash, Coláiste Eoin were looking for a breakthrough first crown at this level whilst old stagers Kieran’s were hunting a 56th win and yet manager Hogan says his players were just as ravenous for a win as their Dublin opponents.
“One of the lads stood up in our dressing room minutes before the throw-in,” Hogan said. "We had been warning them how hungry Coláiste Eoin would be in pursuit of a first title, but our player took to the floor and told us to hang on a minute, that he was chasing his first medal too.
“And that’s the hunger that keeps us going,” Hogan says. "That chap was just as hungry as anyone on the other side. Every year the dynamic here is different.
St Kieran’s senior hurling manager Tom Hogan says his players don’t feel weighed down by the college’s rich tradition as they hunt down a record 23rd schools senior ‘A’ hurling title.
Not like they’re tied with anyone to break the “record”! 8 clear of Flannans.
