Old foes prove tradition is not dead

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This certainly rings true when applied to the finalists of the All Ireland League.

On Saturday next the players of Cork Constitution and Shannon will retrace familiar steps when vying for the accolade of the best club side in the country.

The consistency of the two sides in this competition is unrivalled. Cork Con contest their fourth final in six seasons, while Shannon are seeking the title for the sixth time.