The schedule may be a bit mad, but format is a crazy kind of good

We’re nearly there now, mercifully, writes Kieran Shannon.

After one of the crankiest months the GAA has known outside of the typical January, the games are almost upon us. However April was for you and your club, no-one disputes that May means championship.

The fun and festival is about to begin and in a way hurling especially has never known or enjoyed the like of it.