It’s best not to call it a comeback, for Rob Heffernan never really left, but despite the ravages of time clearly taking a toll, the 39-year-old hasn’t shut the door on his career just yet.

Ciara Neville’s life in the fast lane seemed to be running on fumes long before the Castletroy teenager had even gotten into top gear but a hard edge and support now sees her on the cusp of her first senior international championship.