“I saw the huge potential of the club. I saw it as a massive opportunity,” - Caomhín Groves.

“I think from a tactical perspective we can be really happy that we got things right." Aidan Burns, Kilclief manager.

In the intervening years, Burren picked up one further Frank O'Hare Cup (2018) but have lost in six finals. Clonduff only made one more final appearance (2016) and were convincingly beaten

Assumption led all the way through the final but were caught at the death by a goal from Róisín Nic Bhrádaigh to force extra time.

"Everyone I have met in Drumaness since I got there has welcomed me in straight away. I was not coming in as an outsider."

“We travelled all around the county on the bus. I can remember it from when I was eight years old."

“But we’re happy enough, especially with players missing due to Gaelic commitments.”

"With the support I’m getting from the club committee, I couldn’t turn it down."

“These results are thoroughly deserved and reflect the tremendous effort that these young sailors have put in over many months."

Drumaness had to show all their experience to ward off the challenge of East Belfast who fell at the semi-final stage again in championship football.