From Ger Loughnane to Jimmy Barry-Murphy, from Shane O’Donnell the astronaut to Patrick Horgan the record breaker, nobody outside the counties involved has a bone to pick this weekend
Malachy Clerkin: 40 reasons why it’s impossible to begrudge either Cork or Clare an All-Ireland final win
Jimmy Barry-Murphy: ‘The one I really do regret is 2013. I wake up every morning and think about that’To revel in it just that little bit more, herewith find 40 reasons why nobody can be annoyed at Cork winning or Clare winning.Patrick Collins jumping in front of the cannonball in the semi-final to save from Aaron Gillane. Then saving Seamus Flanagan’s follow-up even though he didn’t have to. Then roaring like a bullock to celebrate.
Brian Lohan, Clare manager. Won All-Ireland medals at full back in 1995 and 1997 for the Banner. Photograph: Bryan Keane/InphoLohan, the king of kings. All those old Clare soldiers have their place in the firmament. Dalo is everyone’s favourite uncle, Jamesie is admired by all. Davy – sure, it’s always complicated with Davy. Lohan is revered. Imagine what a fifth All-Ireland would mean.Pat Ryan: “It would be impossible to quell down in Cork, to be honest with you.
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