McDonagh: No margin for error

Stephen McDonagh grew up in one of the few houses in Limerick where an All-Ireland minor medal sat proudly on the mantelpiece.

Moreover, McDonagh grew up in one of the few houses in Limerick where an All-Ireland minor medal had been secured at Croke Park.

The county’s underage roll of honour is far from littered with tales of September glory, four U21 crowns added to three minor titles the sum total of their endeavours.