If you don’t have a clue how this year’s All-Ireland works, don’t be embarrassed. You are not alone.
There is a county committee self-help group out there for you. A degree in nuclear physics may be required though to work it all out, and a lot of patience, as the picture starts to become clearer in the coming weeks.
The eight provincial finalists this year will be the top eight seeds in the All-Ireland, with two in each group. After that it gets a lot messier.