How Cian O’Sullivan won his race to be fit for the All-Ireland final

He made it in the end, but there weren’t any guarantees. 

If you were in the Gibson Hotel on the evening Dublin beat Mayo in their replayed All-Ireland semi-final, you’d have seen Jim Gavin’s players come through the lobby on their way to a post-match meal.

Cian O’Sullivan was among them, a vast strapping on an injured hamstring. He was in good spirits after the win, but doubtful for the final.