Perhaps it’s those back and amber stripes that strike crippling fear into the hearts of opponents. But Kilkenny’s hurlers and the footballers of Crossmaglen have much more than colours in common.

ST BROGAN’S College Bandon set out tomorrow in search of the first of a possible two All-Ireland titles when they play Ferbane Schools in the “A” SFC final in Cashel (3.30pm).