LOSING YOUR FIRST Munster final can’t be easy.
So once the final whistle blew in Semple Stadium last Sunday, you would have forgiven Austin Gleeson if he just wanted to be left alone.
The youngster has been one of the stars of Waterford’s season, and after the defeat against Tipp, he was sought out by one young Déise fan looking for an autograph.
Gleeson’s response, as detailed by Muiris Walsh, was exemplary:
So Sean approaches Austin Gleeson.
Sean: Could you sign my Hurley and Cuil Hero card please
Austin: no bother. What’s your name and who do you play for
Sean: Sean, Nire/ Fourmilewater
Austin : how old are you
Sean: nearly 11
Austin: You’d never know, we might win an All Ireland Together
Sean: hope so, Hard luck today
Austin: we are still in An Ireland
