Anthony Daly: We’ve a chance to bring joy into people’s lives, so why not try?

The counter-argument is how much more difficult will it be to suppress emotion — all around the county — after a Munster final or All-Ireland win? I don’t see that being a problem.

The battle for the Liam MacCarthy Cup begins this weekend. The tone will be set by the managers and county boards. Players should fall into line because they appreciate the chance they’ve now been given by the Government. Picture: Brian Arthur

Earlier in the week, I spoke on the phone to my mother, who is in the Nursing home in Cahercalla.

It’s tough on all of our family when it’s difficult to get in to see her but, I could sense the excitement and energy in her voice for a reason; it may be late October but my mother still knew it was championship week.