Shannonsiders’ chance to shine

TODAY John Quane will nudge his car onto the M8 motorway near Kilbeheny and begin a 208km trek from the south-east corner of Limerick.

Down in Stradbally, Eoin O’Brien will embark on a similar journey, travelling up the M9 from the southern tip of Waterford. The destination for both is Croke Park, which houses this evening’s NFL Division 4 final between their respective counties.

It may be a low-budget production compared to tomorrow’s league blockbusters but for Quane and O’Brien it’s the only show in town this weekend.