Michael Collins and the 1921 Leinster Hurling final: 100 years on from when The Big Fellow graced Croke ParkMichael Collins throws in the ball to start the 1921 Leinster hurling finalLast year threw up notable Gaelic football results aligning to 1920, on the 100-year anniversary of Bloody Sunday. "What's crucial about that Leinster hurling final is it's after the truce. Therefore, although the 1921 Leinster final was held in September of that year, the Metropolitans had not yet sealed the All-Ireland title from the previous season. Of the county's six All-Ireland hurling titles to date, four fell between 1917 and 1927. Playing against the Nore-side county from which he hailed in that 1921 Leinster final, Joseph Coyne was not alone on that team as a non-native of the capital.

Source: Sky sports July 17, 2021 06:00 UTC