Santa hats have formed a central plank of the young Cuala Ultras' identity,

The one caveat in O’Callaghan’s glittering career has been with the Cuala footballers. 

A handful of clubs around the country are based beside their county ground, but not many have played a final in the main pitch.

With the elite players getting stronger and more athletic, more ball carrying was inevitably going to lead to more contact, which meant that the rule around the tackle had to change.

Tiny, tiny margins. But massive gains for Clare. And excruciating pain for Cork.

Clare have used a staggering 62 players in league and championship across a five year period. 

Donaghy’s situation is more complex because of his iconic status, combined with having played alongside so many of the current Kerry players, and under Jack O’Connor. To boot, Mike Quirke – the Kerry selector – is one of Donaghy’s best friends.

When the Rebels last played Limerick in Croke Park, they had tried to play around them, which didn’t work.

More possession for Alan Connolly translates into more of a threat for Cork. And far more of a danger to Limerick.

Armagh are finally back to where they want, and deserve, to be.