Sean Finn has explained how Limerick embraced the prospect of three-in-a-row as they chased history this year.
Their victory over Kilkenny in July’s All-Ireland final was just the eighth time ever that the treble had been achieved, with Limerick the first county outside of the traditional ‘big three’ to do it.
But while teams seeking such feats routinely insist that it isn’t discussed in-house, John Kiely’s side took a different approach.
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“I think in years to come we will reflect on what we have done but it was not something that we shied away from during the year either,” Finn said. “It was always a thing that was spoken about outside the group and we addressed it internally as well.
“To have achieved it is fantastic but we never hid away from it either, it was something we went after over the year so to achieve it was fantastic and it is something we will look back on in years to come when we will maybe appreciate it that bit more.”
As the 2023 season ramps up, talk of a possible four-in-a-row, which has only been done twice before, will inevitably intensify and Limerick will presumably take a similar approach to that which served them well this year.
Finn continued: “It is important to address it because it was always spoken about from the very beginning of the season and we didn’t want it to fester, for it to become the elephant in the room or in the camp.
“It is an important milestone; a lot of the great teams in the past have done it but, yeah, it was just a big moment for the group and hopefully we can go and build on that as well.”
The ace corner-back is one of 50 inter-county stars that will take part in the Plant for the Planet Games, taking place in Kenya from November 19-27 next.
Each player participating in the games has committed to raising €10,000, with the funds going to Self Help Africa for the planting of trees in order to combat climate change and provide sustainable income for local communities.
“I have never been in Africa before. I was asked by Alan Kerins to get involved, and a number of other lads from Limerick who subsequently haven’t been in a position to go.
“Looking at it, you have to see if it fits into your schedule and does it fit what you believe in. Us as inter-county players, we are in a privileged position and with that comes responsibility and some sort of influence.
“It was an opportunity for us to I suppose use our position and leave a lasting legacy in Kenya that by planting one million trees and providing food and water to those impacted by climate change and use our position to be able to fundraise to fund that good work.
“It’s something I’m quite passionate about and thankfully it’s something my employer and main sponsor, PwC, are passionate about.”
On the climate issue, Finn added: “It’s something I think we’ve all began to become conscious of. I wouldn’t say I’ve always been conscious of but it’s something that’s changed my behaviour and what I do over the last couple of years but maybe the generation below me will begin to drive that change a bit more than what we’re used to and maybe change the habits that we have.”
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