A storied history down South

The notes of nostalgia were only too apparent over the past few days as the Lahinch traditionalists informed you that “the South of Ireland is nothing like it used to be”.

They point out that the atmosphere, crowds, characters and sense of occasion are light years removed from what it was in former times in this corner of Clare.

Few, if any, were happy about the remarkable decision of the GUI to post the Irish Home International team on their website before the championship got underway.