Cork must now deliver in familiar environs 

The point is clear: Cork, in their own backyard, have not been able to better teams either at their own level or teams a notch or two above them on the ladder.

HOME DISCOMFORTS: Ian Maguire of Cork after his side's defeat in the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Cork and Cavan. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach, Sportsfile

Five years ago this month, the Cork footballers welcomed Kildare to Páirc Uí Chaoimh a week after they had opened their Division 2 account - albeit with a draw, not a last-gasp win - above in Fermanagh.

Sound familiar?