'We are here to bring Liam home': Rival Cork and Clare fans in high spirits ahead of Croke Park clash

Cork fans Eddie and Oliver Delaney from Glanmire at the All-Ireland hurling final against Clare at Croke Park. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Dublin's north inner city is a sea of red and white and blue and yellow as excitement builds ahead of the All Ireland hurling final.

Since 8am fans young and old — in jerseys, hats, face painted, and waving flags - have been heading towards Croke Park and there is almost a carnival-like atmosphere as Cork prepare to take on close rivals Clare.