Jessica Gill chasing storybook ending on her beloved dad's birthday

Rewind 20 years, she was a child superstar, with limitless potential. On Sunday she seeks the perfect ending, an elusive All-Ireland medal, on a very special day to her.

Jessica Gill with husband Jonathan on the day of the county final win over Sarsfields, with children (L-R) Alfie, Poppy, and Jack.

Reeling in the years. Rolling back the decades. The mammies are still moving and conjuring magic.

Athenry scored 1-9 to win their All-Ireland semi-final two weeks ago — 36-year-old mother-of-three Jessica Gill struck the game’s only goal, 44-year-old mother-of-three Therese Donohoe struck a first-half point into the gale.