GAA’s love/hate relationship with the auld savage thirst

At a time of great volatility in the world, there is considerable comfort in the few reliables we encounter during this extended period of reflection in the GAA calendar.

The Hardship Index has soared again as the county man’s burden hits new record highs. The Sacrifices and The Demands remain the only known stocks to keep climbing.

In his market report, former Meath footballer Joe Sheridan assured us the county man now “nearly detested” the games, such are the “huge commitments”.