“It’s definitely been heartbreak for us for the last few years so that has certainly been tough” – Cork’s Sarah Harrington looking to banish Croke Park demons

Q. So, Sarah, coming into your match against Down, how have preparations been going?

"Preparations have been going brilliantly in the run up to the Final. The group has been training extremely hard over the last couple of weeks. We’re approaching the game just as we always would. We’re not looking to change anything and hopefully that will see us getting the right result this season."

 

Q. Has your mindset changed at all coming into what promises to be a thrilling encounter against a strong Down side?

"No to be honest I don’t think it has. We’ve played Down a number of times over the last few years and we know what we as a group need to do. We know Down are a very physical and strong side, so we know we have to be prepared to match that on the day. I suppose we’re just using the mindset that it’s any other game and I know that can be difficult coming in to play in a massive stadium like Croke Park but we’re just looking to remain calm and go out and play our best Camogie."

 

Q. How does your team plan on managing your emotions having come so close in the last two years?  

"Yes it’s definitely been heartbreak for us for the last few years so that has certainly been tough. I think on the morning of the game we might feel that kind of pressure and emotion but once we get to the stadium I’m hoping we can put all of that aside and just focus on ourselves and having a different emotion come full-time."

 

Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Championships Finals

Sunday September 9^th

Croke Park

 

Senior Final

Cork v Kilkenny

Throw-in: 4.15pm

Referee: Eamon Cassidy (Derry)

 

Intermediate Final

Cork v Down

Throw-in: 2pm

Referee: John Dermody (Westmeath)

 

Premier Junior Final

Dublin v Kerry

Throw-in: 12noon

Referee: Alan Doheny (Laois)