Crossmaglen hold no fear for focused Errigal

Perhaps it’s those back and amber stripes that strike crippling fear into the hearts of opponents. But Kilkenny’s hurlers and the footballers of Crossmaglen have much more than colours in common.

Revered masters of their respective codes, they combine tactical nous with proud tradition, natural talent and a ruthless devotion to their chosen cause and grow rich in the currency of All-Irelands.

Far from infallible, however, these icons can fall, as the Cats discovered once Tipperary summoned the courage and belief to challenge their primacy.