Na Fianna's Paul O’Dea relishes victory on old stomping ground

He was a key part of a Na Fianna defence that completely shut down the Sars attack.

JOB DONE: Paul O'Dea of Na Fianna celebrates at the end of the game. Pic: INPHO/Ken Sutton

Paul O’Dea lives a 10-minute walk from Croker. As a young lad, he used to do ball boy behind either goal. If not throwing back out sliotars, he was helping to roll out the red carpet on the more important Sundays.

O’Dea spent several St Patricks' Days inside in Croke Park on ball boy duty. His duty for this latest All-Ireland club final afternoon was a great deal different, but no less enjoyable.