For St Finbarr's, 2023 is about atonement and proving themselves again

It was the longest of winters for the footballers in Togher. The hurlers had their cup to fill. Their counterparts had a plate full of regret to try and stomach

FAMILIAR FOES: Semi-finalists Ian Maguire and Rory Maguire joined Cork County Chairperson Marc Sheehan and Bon Secours Hospital Manager Harry Canning at Páirc Uí Chaoimh ahead of this Sunday's Premier SFC semi-final. Pic: Alison Miles/OSM Photo

It should not require pointing out where St Finbarr’s are sourcing the fuel for their raging furnace.

The footballers out in Togher need no fuel allowance. Don’t come at them with an energy credit. They have plenty stored from last winter to keep them going as the evenings close in and the long-sleeve tops are rolled out at training.