23. Somewhere in the parish a car gets a lick of paint in the club colours.

Pic: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

22. The brothers in the squad are lined up for a picture after training.

Pic: INPHO/Andrew Paton

21. A few club ‘fans’ jump on the bandwagon by turning up for the final.

Pic: INPHO/Donall Farmer

20. There is a noticeable improvement in the post-training grub on the week of the final.

Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

19. There is a debate over who will be the team mascot. One family will feel aggrieved. They will carry that grievance for some time.

Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

18. A member of the club is asked to do a commentary of the game. Mr E. Moroney from Aherlow in Tipp has set the bar for everyone to follow.

YouTube: Conor Ryan

17. The committee decide to get the players new club jackets. Inevitably the order goes wrong. Someone on the squad doesn't get a jacket.

Pic: INPHO/Donall Farmer

16. The veteran of the squad is asked to give a speech the Thursday night beforehand about just how much a win will mean.

Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

15. Rumours that the lad who played county minor ten years ago is back from Oz, cause a heated debate about whether he should tog out.

14. Club members talk about how it's 'awful harsh' on the lad who misses out due to retirement/injury/emigration.

Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

13. Many, many signs are put up around the parish like this.

Pic: @Tubbercurry_GAA

12. There is a great response in the community to the call to put up bunting. Although no one ever discusses who will take it down after.

Pic: INPHO/Donall Farmer

11. There is concern as to whether the team's star youngster will be burnt out after playing 100 games between club and county this year.

Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

10. Best wishes are extended from the altar on the Sunday morning to the players and management.

Screengrab 'A Year Til Sunday' - YouTube: Conor Ryan

9. While two auld lads down the back of the church have a conversation about when to have the dinner before the match.

YouTube: sceilig

8. One fan will out do everyone else with his outfit on the day of the match.

Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

7. A respected member of the community is put in charge of lighting the bonfire if the team wins.

Pic: INPHO/Andrew Paton

6. Managers reinforce drink bans with the argument - 'Lads ye can drink for the rest of the year after Sunday'

Pic: Adam Blenford/Press Association Images

5. Of course this statement overlooks the mighty session that was had after the county semi-final win.

YouTube: Seamus Gallagher

4. The manager discovers that a full turnout of players at training has become the norm.

Pic: INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan

3. This text message exchange takes place between several players and their bosses.

2. In his pre-match speech, the manager is inspired by the great Timmy Ryan to get the players in the right frame of mind.

YouTube: sceilig

1. And you always remember that it's all about bringing this prize home.

Pic: INPHO/Cathal Noonan

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