How Slaughtneil fulfilled Thomas Cassidy's vision and proved they belonged

All-Ireland semi-final date is like Féile weekend for adults for the Derry club.

Brendan Rogers and Se McGuigan of Slaughtneil after the Ulster final win. Pic: ©INPHO

It’s a generous three-hour spin from Emmet Park to Newbridge but Slaughtneil hurlers have always been mad for road.

The five-time Ulster champions have played more championship hurling outside their own county than Sunday’s other three semi-finalists combined.