By Kieran Murphy

The parent. The die-hard Carlow GAA fan. The bus driver. They came to Croke Park on Sunday as one family in pursuit of All-Ireland glory.
George Wilson is Tara Wilson’s father. As the Carlow players celebrated, this was a moment to savour for George and his wife Eileen.
“It is brilliant. A great day. To be here and see them on the pitch is fantastic.”
He admitted there was an edge in their house during the week.
“We were nervous. Tara was nervous,” he said.
Bus driver Jim Foley drove the team to Croke Park. On the return trip they had an additional passenger. The Kathleen Mills Cup. Jim is father to Sean, James and Darragh who were playing for Kilbride in the intermediate football championship on Sunday evening. He gets excited watching them play. As the victorious team exited the dressing room and put their gear away Foley couldn’t stop smiling. Even though he had no family member on the team he was excited again.
“Unreal. I had to leave a little early to get the bus but to come back in and hear ‘Follow Me Up to Carlow’ ringing out around the ground is brilliant.”
“Several times we have come home with our tail between our legs. By God, not today.”
After the team had left the pitch The Kenny family sat in the Hogan Stand. The late Paddy Kenny was one of the founding members of Setanta camogie club.
Deirdre, his daughter, and her children carry the torch now. They wore their jerseys with pride.
“Very proud and emotional follower of camogie. A fantastic win. We don’t get too many days in Croke Park but this was a very special one.”
Does this top the lot?
“We have had brilliant days with the hurlers too and it is hard to say one tops others. This year it is top.”