Low-key O’Brien an ace in the Déise pack

It is no reflection on Mairéad O’Brien’s talent or influence that she seems to fly under the radar.

Cork’s Izzy O’Regan and Laura Hayes tackle Mairead O’Brien of Waterford in their Very National League Division 1A clash. Pic: Lorraine O’Sullivan, Inpho

Ask your general camogie supporter to name Waterford players and names will trip off the tongue.

Beth Carton, Niamh Rockett, Lorraine Bray, Brianna O’Regan. High calibre operators, the first three All-Stars, the latter an annual nominee somehow  still awaiting the coveted individual recognition.