Meandering paths of football magicians to meet

JOE KAVANAGH and Kieran McDonald took remarkably different paths to today's All-Ireland quarter-final but both were inspired by an enduring love of the game.

Kavanagh has journeyed from football hell utilising the healing powers of his own body and the hands of chiropractor Virginia Cantillon. The Mayo man by comparison has had to battle the personal demons to secure a place on the sideline today.

Yet both share the wonderful ability to light up their art with moments of inspiration.