Cork downfall a sign of disconnect between fans and GAA teams

The attendance at the Munster SHC final on Sunday at the Gaelic Grounds was startling.

Has anybody stopped for a second to appreciate the socio-economic influences that could be playing a role in the current ills of all things Cork GAA?

In the days prior to the All-Ireland SHC final of 2013 the shortage of a buzz associated with such a momentous time-period across Leeside was worryingly noticeable, writes Peter McNamara.