Talking heads

Uncompromising on the field, Kerry’s Liam O’Flaherty and Eamonn Breen took a vow of silence off it. They built a career on being strong and silent. But they’ve mellowed, as Colm O’Connor found out.

GROUNDHOG DAY in Killarney. Grizzled hacks believing this year would be different, that the players might open up.

Kerry GAA media days had defining images. Shrugged shoulders, balls raining down on unsuspecting pensmiths.