Next Sunday will see Noel McGrath and his Loughmore-Castleiney team-mates tog out for the eighth weekend in a row and his eyes light up at the prospect.
If you're looking to read of tales of tiredness or bouts of burnout, a Noel McGrath interview is not for you.
"Listen, you can have as many excuses as you want," says the three-time All-Star.
"But we were sat on our couches and stuck inside all through late spring and early summer not being able to do much, so complaining about playing games is not something we are doing.
"In these times, people have a lot of problems on their hands and let’s just say that stiffness or tiredness from sport wouldn’t be any of them.
"It’s absolutely unreal to be playing games. Growing up as a kid you’d be dreaming of coming into play at Semple Stadium, playing in big games, county semi-finals and finals, and that’s what we are doing.
"The only pity is that people can’t come to see us. That’s a shame but we can’t do anything about that and maybe it might change. Who knows?
"But I do know that what we do at the weekend can be seen back home because of live streaming and people have enough to talk about then to lift them and maybe make their week a little bit better. That’s what it’s about."
Next Saturday, Loughmore take on Nenagh Éire Óg in the Tipperary SHC semi-final. The following Saturday they will be out against Moyle Rovers in the county SFC last-four clash.
Their dual success is proof that, if managed properly, a rising tide can lift all boats.
Noel’s uncle, Frankie, is manager of both teams and, bar the goalkeeping position, the rest of the players make up both panels.
Their intricate patterns of link-up play, off-the-shoulder running and crisp passing are evidence of complementary customs surely picked up from each code.
"Well, the more you play with each other, the more you get to know each other," McGrath says. "We try to build on that every day but there are still things you have to work on.
"And the further you go, tougher the opponents are, we know that. But coming back to Semple Stadium and big games – that’s what you want to do."
In 2013, Loughmore-Castleiney became the first Tipperary club to complete a senior championship double when they beat Aherlow in the county senior football final.
A few weeks earlier they had beaten Nenagh Éire Og in the hurling decider.
Traditionally a football stronghold, the club has achieved a huge amount in hurling too and in a very competitive Tipperary hurling championship they have proven that they right up there amongst the best – despite not having the pick that other clubs may have.
"Again, go back to July, we didn’t know what was coming," the three-time All-Ireland winner says.
"To play games week on week is just so enjoyable – there is no other way of saying it.
"This year has been different for everyone, but I’m delighted to be able to give my time to the club. Over the last few years once you finish with the county team you are straight back into it, with no time to train with the club or bed in fully.
"These days I tip over to Castleiney on a Tuesday and a Friday and the buzz is great. Our juniors had a big win last week too and for the first time in a long time we fielded a Junior B team this year and it has meant more lads going to train and play.
"What more do you want? I hope it continues," he said.
