‘I don’t think anyone expects us to win’

A decade’s worth of experience in handling the pressure of big games is the X-factor which Cork carry into Sunday’s All-Ireland final, according to manager Paudie Murray.

The likes of Joanne O’Callaghan and Gemma O’Connor will take the field for their 10th camogie decider, while dual stars Rena Buckley and Briege Corkery with play in their 16th and 17th finals between now and the end of September. So while Cork may be aiming for a first title in five years, there remains a well of positive experiences which Kilkenny, without a title in 20 years, can’t match.

The Cats do enter as favourites to break that duck but Murray believes the weight of expectation will rest heavily on their shoulders.