John Lenihan has spent 42 years manning the fortress that is Fitzgerald Stadium. And a fortress it most certainly is, yesterday’s Munster final win extending Kerry’s unbeaten run against Cork in Killarney to an 18th season at their spiritual home.

Former Footballer of the Year Kieran Donaghy has been left out of the Kerry team for Sunday's Munster SFC final against Cork at Fitzgerald Stadium (throw-in 2pm).

Kilkenny have received a boost with the news that former Hurler of the Year Michael Fennelly could be available for Sunday’s Leinster SHC semi-final with Dublin in O’Moore Park in Portlaoise.

As unfair as it is, Lar Corbett is still seen, both inside and outside his county, as the personification of last year’s All-Ireland semi-final humiliation to Kilkenny.

Allianz HL Division 1A: Tipperary v Kilkenny

It’s hard enough to sell a book. Personal tragedy, crippling addiction, news about sexuality, an exchange of riches for rags, or vice versa; all might be considered saleable assets at this commercially sensitive time.

There’s something to be said for naming the same starting 15 week after week after week – in fact there’s a lot to be said for it.

Twenty minutes for Passage against Lismore.