PM O'Sullivan: Kilkenny are operating with more flexibility and craft. What took them so long?

The day after Kilkenny beat Clare, I received a message from a friend who is an officer in the Laois County Board. He hopped a neon ball: “Do you need a lift over to Cody’s house to apologize?” 

That's more like it: Kilkenny manager Brian Cody celebrates with Eoin Cody after victory in the semi-final against Clare. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

A hurling match, stating the obvious, is 15 players against 15 players.

Not so obvious: the sideshows. These entertainments arrive in various guises.