Maurice Brosnan: No-one in Galway group is blameless in this meek exit

Hurling observations on David Burke's pain, Mayo's comeback kid, Limerick's shots mantra, Clare's assist king, Dublin's sharp-shooter and Offaly delirium

OBSERVATIONS: A dejected Adrian Tuohey of Galway after the Leinster SHC against Dublin. Phic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Last but not least. In the aftermath of All-Ireland glory, there is a long list of captain’s duties to be performed before they can plunge fully into the celebrations. For David Burke, it climaxed in his club, with the cup and a commendation.

In 2017, a hoarse Burke arrived back to St Thomas with Liam MacCarthy and a long list of matters that had to be addressed. “We’ve been waiting 29 years, I’ll take my time,” he said with a smile.