The magic of modern technology has played a key factor in helping the Dungourney junior hurling panel keep tabs on each other’s extra-curricular work this year.

Perhaps Christy Cooney represents the living embodiment of the GAA ethos — going from the top seat in the national organisation back to coaching at his club with minimum of fuss his day next week, a man called David Stern will step down from one of the biggest jobs in US sports administration.

Bill Cooper blows out his cheeks when you ask about the response to Youghal’s intermediate championship success last year.

As a former GAA president, Christy Cooney travelled the world to promote the game, but his devotion to his beloved home club Youghal was obvious as Bill Cooper raised the Seamus Long Cup on Saturday night.