In his brilliant book, Memoir, John McGahern wrote of growing up in Leitrim and of how, in rural communities, “the local and the individual were more powerful than any national identity”.

The draws for Cork and Limerick’s 2015 County Championships are already made, but which clubs will be celebrating into the Christmas and beyond after successful campaigns? Our reporters provide the anorak’s guide.

AFTER Cathal McCrann’s 61st minute levelling free for Gortletteragh extra-time couldn’t separate Manorhamilton and Gortletteragh in Saturday’s thrilling Leitrim SHC final in Carrick-on-Shannon.