Pat Ryan still chasing perfection but embracing the buzz around Cork

"There's going to be a great buzz around Cork, you embrace it. Unfortunately, we can't go away to Dubai for two weeks"

Cork manager Pat Ryan, left, shakes hands with Dublin manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin after the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

The four-week break that came with winning an epic Munster hurling final was of huge benefit to Cork, according to manager Pat Ryan. It allowed them to reassess and gave adequate time for injuries to clear up.

They managed it well.