Composure key for Cleary’s charges

In times past, the winners of a Cork-Kerry Munster U21 football quarter-final could be almost assured of a provincial title.

Such has been Tipperary’s progress at underage level, however, that the Rebels can take little for granted ahead of tonight’s Munster final in Semple Stadium (7.30pm). It’s something Cork manager John Cleary is only too aware of.

“They have been working for a very long time to improve, and it’s beginning to pay dividends,” he said.