Donegal the team Dublin have most cause to fear

Distant memories flooded back as I walked up the main street in Clones with my son and nephew.

I told them about how Monaghan had beaten Armagh, the All-Ireland champions, in Clones in 2003 and as our bus came to a stop outside the Paragon pub the Monaghan crowd, delighted with their win, started to rock the vehicle from side to side. It was a testing moment for a team trying to behave with dignity as gallant losers.

Imagine my surprise when I looked out to see my wife’s uncle by marriage leading the merry band of Monaghan brothers in chorus.