Seán McDonnell: Cork football back where it belongs after Division 1 promotion

“Everyone was playing for each other," McDonnell said about Cork's victory over Tyrone. "There wasn't one man out there that was being selfish, taking stupid shots."

Sunday's Division 2 league final against Meath will be just the second time Cork's Seán McDonnell has played at Croke Park. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

“This is where Cork football should be,” was Seán McDonnell’s assertive analysis of their promotion to Division 1 in Omagh on Sunday. “I think it is 10 years too long.” 

The Mallow man made his debut last year but he can testify that Division 2 has given Cork an education. “Division 2 is no joke and I know we want to be in Division 1, but Division 2 has definitely stood to us.