John Fogarty: A Covid All-Ireland will still be an All-Ireland in the history books

Put asterisks beside these All-Irelands if you want, they will still count

TAKING THE RUFF WITH THE SMOOTH: Tipperary star Brendan Maher, with his pointer dog Oscar, at his home in Borrisoleigh for the launch Bord Gáis Energy’s sponsorship of the 2020 All-Ireland SHC. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Tue, 13 Oct, 2020 - 07:00

John Fogarty is the Irish Examiner’s GAA correspondent, with unique insights into the action on the pitch and in the Gaelic games’ corridors of power.

1890. Cork (Aghabullogue) are trailing Wexford (Castlebridge) by a goal at half-time when, with the referee’s permission, they walk off due to the rough play of their opponents. The county’s first All-Ireland senior hurling success is later given to them and forms the first part of the first double that is eventually completed almost two years later.

1891. Played in 1892, Cork, represented by champions Clondrohid, finish the game ahead of Dublin (Young Irelands) only for the referee to disallow one of their goals hours after the game. Clondrohid appeal the decision and a replay is granted but never takes place and Dublin remain champions, their first All-Ireland SFC.