Ryan’s Rebels ready to rock

He is the second most successful current inter-county manager in the country behind the legend that is Brian Cody.

Before he took over, Cork had never won a Munster senior ladies football title, but during Eamon Ryan’s tenure they have established themselves as the undisputed top team in the country.

It is perhaps surprising, then, that his taking of the job was down to little more than it suiting both parties.