After watching David Clifford secure a first Sigerson Cup win for Tralee in 11 years, manager Liam Brosnan questioned the need for one of Kerry’s treasured assets to be playing senior county football so soon.

Veteran Derry goalkeeper Mickey Conlan bridged a 13-year gap between championship appearances last Saturday, but insists his return to the big-time was a one-off.

"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses — behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights." — Muhammad Ali