WITH GAA action on hold as the country copes with the Covid-19 crisis, supporters across Leeside are left to reminisce about the high and lows of following the Rebels.

Across the noughties, there were fewer trophies than Cork were used to, but no shortage of excitement, while there’s no denying the county’s status as one of the powerhouses of Gaelic games in both codes.

The Cork County Board are using the temporary suspension of matches to compile an oral history of the Rebels.

The call has gone out for supporters, players, mentors and anyone with an affinity for the Blood and Bandage to share their stories about being part of Cork’s GAA journey.

As Cork Children’s Officer and well-known Glen Rovers and St Nick’s club man Des Cullinane explained, “it’s an opportunity to weave together the various strands of being a Rebel, on the pitch and in the dressing room, in the terraces and stands and the way everyone comes together before and after games.”

An email address has been created to compile the anecdotes: corkgaastories2020@gmail.com.

The Echo will also publish a selection of the stories over the coming weeks.

The board press release is “calling all Cork supporters, current, and former players, coaches, selectors, members of backroom teams. We want your memories, stories, match reports, funny incidents...

“We are looking for people to recall and record their memories of Cork GAA down through the years. Tell us about your favourite matches, your favourite players, traditions you followed when going to games.

“Share memories of incidents you remember or anecdotes about any aspects of Cork GAA life.

“Get stories and memories from your grandparents, parents, relatives, and friends. Tell us how you got to matches, how you got tickets, where you went before or after games or how you travelled.

“Share all your memories. We want all these stories.”