Heuston Station, 6pm Sunday. "Don’t be too hard on us." "They never got going."

MORE eyes than normal on Cork this summer. More minds will be tuned into how the hurlers fare on the pitch. A winter which will see history, hopefully, cast them in the role as brave pioneers for players' rights ensures people will have more than a passing interest in their fate. And it's safe to assume it won't all be good wishes and salutations.