During his time as Cork hurling manager, Dónal O’Grady preached the value of batted shots when going for goals and the St Finbarr’s club man’s advice had a positive effect as the club won a first Cork hurling title in 29 years.

Conor Cahalane, outstanding throughout Sunday’s 2-14 to 1-7 win over Blackrock in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, scored the Togher side’s second goal in the 45th minute to put them 2-10 to 1-5 in front.

Having unselfishly set up Brian Hayes for the first goal, the wing-forward went himself when the opportunity arose.

• Denis Hurley.

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