Still an hour there for the Barrs to avoid double group stage exit

The unthinkable also lurks outside Douglas’ door.

St. Finbarr's manager Brian Roche (left) and selector Ian Keeler against Mallow during the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork PSFC at Grenagh. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

County football champions in 2021. County finalists in both codes in 2022. County semi-finalists in both codes in 2023. Group stage fallers in both codes in 2024.

Hold the reins on that latter verdict. The Barrs story for this season is not yet scripted and gone to the printers.