The Cork hurling manager Pat Ryan is taking the next two weeks off work to give himself and the Cork team the best chance of bringing the Liam McCarthy back to Leeside for the first time in 19 years.

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The Glanmire man works with Pfizer and you can only imagine the hype that is around the county, so maybe best to take the time off and get the job done.

It’s going to be a massive final between Cork and Clare a repeat of the 2013 All-Ireland final. I’m sure Patrick Horgan and Seamus Harnedy will remember that well ..

Can Cork win it? It’s going to take a massive effort and you can be sure their fans will be scrabbling for tickets to shout on the red and white army.