Anthony Daly: The mountain top is in sight for Waterford - but Limerick to reach summit first

In 1997, I just had this sense of dread. I was riddled with the fear of what could happen, writes Anthony Daly

The Liam MacCarthy Cup is prepared in a workshop prior to the All-Ireland SHC final between Limerick and Waterford. Picutre: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

FOR me personally, the build-up to the 1997 All-Ireland final was a complete nightmare. The difference in my demeanour and attitude from the 1995 final was the polar opposite.

I just had this sense of dread. I was riddled with the fear of what could happen, as opposed to being excited about what I wanted to happen.