For Kerry’s coming class, it’s time to sit their first real exam

Don’t judge me. If I’m on trial for soaking up the splendours of the south of France this week, looking out at the mile-high yachts of Roman Abramovich and the like, I am guilty as charged, writes Colm Cooper. 

My defence? It was something I never got to do in 15 summers with Kerry, but the other-world experience didn’t last. It was straight back to the matter at hand yesterday in Croke Park, where Kerry GAA had a fundraiser. Kerry GAA doesn’t have Roman’s millions but much of the chat was of the county’s own assets and the exciting vista they present for the future.

I don’t reckon I’d much luck dousing expectation but Kerry supporters would still do well to get a grip. I am as excited as anyone in the county at the raft of prospects coming through from the underage grades, but in the context of what they have faced thus far, it is worth pointing out the fact their Honours Paper starts tomorrow in Croke Park. With Paper II a week later in Clones. Talk to me then.