Anthony Daly: Absence makes the heart grow fonder as hurling keeps raising the bar

I was looking at my watch half the day yesterday wondering when 4pm would arrive.

Limerick's Seamus Flanagan and Daithi Burke of Galway. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Strange weekend but it’s just strange times. I can’t remember the last time I missed an All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park but I had to watch this weekend’s fare from the couch. I was supposed to be on TV duty for RTÉ but being a close contact of a Covid-19 case ruled me out for selection.

I’ve always felt privileged to be working for RTÉ and the Irish Examiner but this weekend also made me appreciate just what it means to people watching at home, and the drama and entertainment the games are providing for everyone.