'My first All-Ireland in 2014, I was 18 and I was a bábóg'

Laura Treacy has gone from being one of the new kids on the block to being one of the most experienced players on the team. She knows Cork must be ready to match Kilkenny's workrate

NEW DEAL: Keary's Motor Group Announces Three Year Sponsorship Deal With Cork Camogie. Pictured at the announcement is Cork camogie player Laura Treacy. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Laura Treacy is staring into the distance, a deadly serious and contemplative look on her face, the epitome of a woman in her athletic prime and not to be messed with. She is to the left of Amy O’Connor and Amy Lee, both of whom are equally enraptured by something in the distance and seemingly considering quantum mechanics or the meaning of life.

The scene is at a promotional photo shoot to mark the announcement of Kearys Motor Group as sponsors of Cork Camogie and the resultant snap is imposed large on manager, Matthew Twomey’s van, parked now on the side of the pitch at the county grounds in Blackrock.