The growing listenship for podcasts in Ireland was perhaps best exemplified by the announcement of The 2 Johnnies podcast for Cork’s Live at the Marquee.

Brendan Maher has always fronted up for Tipperary. Now they need him up front.

FOOTBALL Man to Hurling Man, Cork city centre bar, early part of last decade: “What do you think of the International Rules?”

THEIR song provided the background music to Tipperary’s All Ireland hurling final triumph last year and now they’re back with a new track to support their county’s push to retain the McCarthy Cup.

THEY may have won 26 All-Irelands, but last night Tipperary’s players and back-room staff came together with supporters to celebrate as if this year’s was their first.