Going radio gaga as Déise end the long wait

The first Déise strike of the day is from 12-year-old Iarla Hennessy who sends a fast ball hurtling skywards. It’s not as fast as his opponent though, as Ollie dives forward, catching the sliotar between his teeth before tumbling into the water.

Boy and dog are up early this morning. Around the busy pair, adults and older children prepare to depart to lakeside Kerry where they’ve been holidaying.

Ollie dives again. “Go on Setanta!” calls Iarla’s brother Doire. As a ripple extends around the newly-renamed dog, Doire wonders is this the day fate and magic collide?