VALERIE MULCAHY: Why I always shout for champions, not underdogs

On Saturday, Mayo ended Cork’s reign as All-Ireland champions and destroyed dreams of a seventh consecutive title.

The victory sets up a final with Dublin, a new pairing given the Rebels’ dominance of Ladies football over the past decade.

I’m sure many neutral fans will cherish the pairing and must set about deciding who they will support on September 24.