Kieran Shannon: We’re left with an intoxicating mix of the old and new

Just like Glastonbury, a striking feature of this year’s quarter-final lineup is just how laden it is with so many familiar, big names, even if there’s a sprinkling of young, fresh, novel acts amidst all the legacy acts
Kieran Shannon: We’re left with an intoxicating mix of the old and new

READY FOR BATTLE: Kerry's David Clifford with Padraig O'Hora of Mayo Pic: INPHO/Evan Treacy

Welcome to Gaelic’s own Glastonbury.

As with Micheal Eavis’s Worthy farm, it’s been so – too – long since punters have been able to flock to Croker for a weekend festival we possibly used to take for granted.

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