No mistaking the surge of excitement as championships move up a gear

From north to south and east to west, club competitions are going up a notch and there is plenty to ponder. Here are five weekend talking points...

Silver service: The East Kerry team celebrate as captain Dan O'Donoghue holds the trophy after the Kerry final in 2020. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

East Kerry look to reassert their authority

When East Kerry won their second Kerry SFC in succession in 2020, the divisional side looked so dominant that they were threatening to take over the championship. After winning those two county finals against Dr Crokes and Mid Kerry by an aggregate margin of 22 points, the dominance looked set to continue with David and Paudie Clifford leading the charge, combined with a host of other factors.