Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne credits 'rural' feel Dalkey with carrying Cuala

It has been a history-making season for Cuala and Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne, with possibly more to come on Sunday in the AIB All-Ireland Club Football Championship final.

Cuala won the Dublin and Leinster football titles for the first time this year and will be looking to become only the second club to win All-Ireland finals in both codes. The club won back-to-back hurling titles in 2017 and 2018, a time that Ó Cofaigh Byrne remembers fondly.

"I remember when the hurlers were involved, and got into those games, and being on the DART, and going out to them, and it was crazy, it was chaotic, but it was a savage craic," the midfielder told RTÉ Sport.

The effect of such an occasion on the community and club is not lost on the 25-year-old, but he explains they are trying to keep their heads while absorbing the positive impact the well-wishes can have.

"Now, being able to bring that to anyone in the club, because everyone experienced it differently, it's just absolutely massive... there's certain memories I have of when the hurlers were involved that I'll never forget with certain people... if you can replicate that for anyone, it's something that you feel honoured to do, and absolutely privileged, and it really is great.

"The buzz that you're getting from people in the club that you've never met, who are just absolutely delighted for you, pure, honest enjoyment, and pure pride in the club, it's just, it's just brilliant to witness," Ó Cofaigh Byrne added.

Con O'Callaghan is the only one of his team-mates who was part of the squad that inspired the community back in 2017, and whom Ó Cofaigh Byrne credits with having an influence on him personally.

"They're very open to anyone if you want to come up to them and need any advice or help,