Sarsfields ended the Glen's hopes of four-in-a-row in 1951, while defeat in the first round of 1952 looked like heralding a fallow period. The club returned stronger than ever when they qualified for the 1953 championship final where they faced Sarsfields once again. After a slow start Glen Rovers gave an exhibition of hurling all over the field, with Lyons, Dave Creedon, Seán French and Seán O'Brien proving impregnable in defence. The 8-5 to 4-3 victory secured his sixth championship medal.