John Fogarty: Split season yet to hit the sweet spot

Just like it was during the pandemic in 2020, September has been spent by many being nostalgic about the biggest days in the GAA calendar

BYGONE ERA: Tuesday is the anniversary of Kerry’s 2004 All-Ireland win. Seamus Moynihan is mobbed by fans on the pitch after the game.
The days of measuring our years by September finals are gone. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Formerly the GAA’s month of finals, September has become its month’s mind.

From official county social media accounts to journalists to supporters, dates of bygone victories have been marked with social media posts, articles and radio segments brimming with wistfulness.