Paul Barden

Former greats like DJ Carey, Fitzgerald and McDonald continue to play their part

Tomorrow is their first championship game in Croke Park in a decade

Visiting side have yet to win a championship match against their hosts in Tullamore and are unlikely to break their duck

Veteran became an inspirational figure for the county since his debut in 1999

Monaghan’s Dick Clerkin joins Longford stalwart in committing to county again

Hard to see either team doing any damage further down the line

No smash and grab effort against Derry from Leinster side

Ben Brosnan, Ciarán Lyng and Michael O’Regan scores book Leinster semi-final place for Model County

Niall McNamee’s impressive seven points not enough for visitors