MICHAEL MOYNIHAN: Stepping away from the spotlight

The steep slopes by Carriganore, on the way into Waterford city, are an odd place to recognise the end of your sporting career.

But that’s where John Mullane realised the credits were about to roll.

It was after the 11th or 12th circuit and the Waterford hurler was feeling that his lunch was about to make a reappearance. Then he had his moment of clarity.