Munster’s Ball

AND so it starts. Three weeks of counterfeit comments, feigned praise and ball-hops in the deep south. Gird yourself.

“I suppose after their victory today, Cork will be favourites for the semi-final,” smiled Kerry coach Jack O’Connor after the All-Ireland champions put Mayo out of their post-September misery yesterday.

The Kerry squad was already camped under the Hogan Stand by the time Cork’s comeback against Galway reached its climax.