As we all prepare to head for Thurles this afternoon spare a thought or light a candle for all those who, for various reasons, won't be able to attend today. And for all those looking down from above who will be willing our boys on and hoping that our 87 year wait comes to an end, we're thinking of you too. Our prayers and thoughts are particularly with our wonderful caretaker Billy Prout and his family and we wish him a speedy recovery. Bring it home boys. Brackens Abu.

Billy Prout and Paddy Guider in the Park in 2021