Rob Downey: 'I've been very, very impressed with Tipperary' 

Downey didn't feature in February's group defeat to Tipp and said the league overall has been 'mixed' from Cork's perspective. It could end on a high on Sunday, though.

NO REST: Robert Downey of Cork with the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A trophy. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

When Robert Downey struck his goal just 11 minutes into last year's All-Ireland final, it wasn't just a solo goal for the ages.

That wondergoal, more importantly, put Cork 1-7 to 0-3 clear and even at that early stage it was looking like Cork's long wait for a MacCarthy Cup win would shortly be over.