Anthony Daly: Hurling nirvana as Cork's new wave surges

As hurling people, the pride was bursting out of every one of us — even Kilkenny people, I’m sure — when you witness that gladiatorial excellence at Croke Park

Cork's Jack O'Connor celebrates scoring a goal. Picture: INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan

Before the match yesterday, I made my way down Portland Row, Kellie Harrington territory, and seemingly the centre of the sporting universe.

I wasn’t the only hurling supporter to meander off course to try and bask in the warm afterglow of such a magnificent sporting success before getting ready to be warmed by an expectant orb of brilliance and entertainment in the coliseum up the road.