Cork U20 hurling boss Pat Ryan hailed his players after yesterday’s All-Ireland final victory over Galway in Thurles.

Last month saw the Rebel County’s U20s capture the 2020 All-Ireland crown after defeating Dublin in the delayed final and, just 39 days later, the Leesides overcame the Tribesmen to record another All-Ireland triumph.

With the county’s minor hurlers taking on Galway in their All-Ireland final before the seniors look to upset Limerick at Croke Park the following day, Ryan and the rest of Cork are hoping to a famous treble for the county this week.

"It's very special," Ryan told RTE Sport after the 4-19 to 2-14 win against Galway at Semple Stadium.

"Not in our wildest dreams when we came back in the first week of May, did we think we'd win two All-Irelands. We were very concentrated on winning the first one but in fairness to the lads, after winning the first one, the fellahs who were with us really drove on, drove the standard.

"There was a lot of work and we're getting the joys of it now. You have to enjoy it while you get it - you mightn't always get it. We'll enjoy these days.

"The work is going in in every other county. You see the work going in in Limerick, Galway have won All-Irelands, Tipperary have won All-Irelands. We're still without a senior title since 2005. Hopefully the lads can do it on Sunday."

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