County final day is just something that brightens life for everyone involved

On a big day for Cork GAA sports writer, Michael Moynihan, speaks to one man who will be at the centre of today's action and who recognises better than most what the today means to everyone involved. Words that will resonate with everyone who has had the pleasure of enjoying 'county final' day.

Blackrock were in the closing stages of the 1999 county final, subs massing on the sideline, the referee looking at his watch, but centre-back Wayne Sherlock - like thousands before and after - was miles away. Or years, to be precise.

“When you’re in that position different things come into your mind.