Buzz building as Big Smoke gets fired up

PERHAPS ominously for Kerry people, it’s been 16 years since Hill 16 last witnessed Dublin in an All-Ireland final.

The delight at bridging the lengthy gap since the Dubs last had a hand on the Sam Maguire Cup has ensured that they’ll be singing the blues this weekend — win, lose or draw.

Excitement has been building slowly in the capital over the past week as the city has turned increasingly a shade of blue with the large number of flags and bunting decorating the suburbs.