Dublin talisman Con O’Callaghan is shadowed by Brendan Rogers of Derry during the All-Ireland SFC Round 3 match in Newry. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile
It’s a dank, dark June Saturday evening in Newry. The meaty crowd in situ 40-ish minutes before throw-in reflects the seriousness of the business at hand.
Small pods of Dublin players are strolling the pitch.