Blue carpet rolled out for Dubs in Croker

This past weekend was spent in the company of a gaggle of St Brigid’s and St Jude’s members.

Moving the conversation on from the customary shortage of tickets, Joe McQuillan, and how the game will play out, I asked them why Dublin are made to feel so comfortable at a venue that is not supposed to be their home.

“Tradition,” ventured one. “That’s just the way it is,” suggested another.