Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Of course it matters. These are medals and championships. And there's more...

Cork looked primed as they take on a slightly vulnerable Kerry - but can they take that next step?

HIGH AND MIGHTY: Kerry's Seamus Moynihan, Dara O'Sé, Maurice Fitzgerald and Liam Flaherty compete with Cork's Teddy McCarthy, Liam Honohan and Danny Culloty during the 1995 Munster Football Final in Killarney. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

First things first. Sunday's Munster football final matters. Kerry against Cork always does down here. Regardless of what is coming down the tracks both will be hugely motivated for this one. After all if they aren’t, what is the point of it all? 

Playing and winning big championship matches, lifting cups and winning medals is the raison d’être for the dedication and pursuit of excellence from players and management teams. As the old one goes show me a good loser and I will show you a loser. It is a provincial final. Donegal, Meath and Sam Maguire can wait. For now. Killarney is local. Personal. Important.