Luke Connolly: 'The time has come where we need to show something for our careers'

'I have a handful of McGrath Cups, if we want to go that far'

Cork's Luke Connolly celebrates scoring a goal against Dublin in the Super 8s last year. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

“There is a group of us there who have been around long enough and the time has come for us to show something for our inter-county careers,” says Luke Connolly, somewhat bluntly, when asked if his medal collection with Cork extends beyond the piece of Division 3 silverware he has yet to physically pocket.

Connolly has been part of the Cork set-up since 2015, making his debut when introduced as a 66th-minute sub at the end of the county’s opening round league win over Dublin that season.