Eire Óg manager Paul Madden feels his side will learn plenty from their 2021 journey after seeing their bid for a Munster final spot just come up short.
The Townies had kept clean sheets in each of their championship games this year, but a brace of goals proved crucial for Cork champions St Finbarr’s as they advanced to the decider.
Both green flags came in the opening period, with the Rebel outfit building a nine point interval lead before claiming a 2-14 to 0-12 win.
Madden says they paid the price for losing concentration at a crucial time.