Between the league final and Munster opener 20 years ago, there were four weeks – the same break between Sunday and facing Clare in Ennis on April 25. The big thing for us is that it got us a game in Croke Park under the new rules. Sunday is also the first league final featuring the previous year’s All-Ireland participants since 2016 when Dublin once more had the advantage over Kerry. I think it’s three or four big games we have lost over the last few years in Croke Park. Even last Sunday morning, I think we were 11/1 to reach the league final.

Source: Irish Examiner March 25, 2026 15:17 UTC