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any easier either our forwards would like it firmer.’

But it’s been at the back that the Irelanders have arguably been at their best this season, proving particularly hard to break down.

‘We don’t conceded a whole lot and we don’t concede goals, so when the forwards are doing their bit and the defence is good and tight, you can’t ask for much more.

‘We’ve the likes of Ciaran Murray and Mark Savage keeping us on our toes and keeping things organised, so I think it’s a structured unit and it seems to be working.

Once again Saturday’s clash is a journey into the unknown, but Peter knows St Brigid’s will pose a potent threat.

‘Like us they’ve played every game on the way here with no byes and they’re winning games. It can be hard enough to get information on teams so I think you’re just better off concentrating on ourselves.’