Event: 1969 All-Ireland final

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

'I hit the table and blew the cups and saucers away, breaking about half a dozen'

In late May, Justin McCarthy will make a familiar journey north to Antrim to be honoured along with the players he coached for the county’s first All-Ireland title 50 years ago.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2020

The PM O’Sullivan interview: Jumping the great divide

Mick O'Flynn is a Cork man, a Nemo Rangers clubman, who became the most influential non-native on Kilkenny's hurling prospects.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2019

Memories of Seamus Darby’s winner, my greatest day of all time

The ball’s arc is about to turn under the crossbar down at the Railway End goals. The raindrops will soon be shaking from the net. Charlie Nelligan will be on the ground in a heap and the umpire will reach for the green flag.

Fri, 16 Sep, 2016

Cooper holds key for Kerry

JUST a short few weeks ago, Kerry and Armagh were being talked up as the major contenders for the Sam Maguire Cup and that may very well prove to be the case as the season develops.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2005

Nothing personal

AT one stage, Justin McCarthy spoke as if he was wearing his Cork hat. He was talking about the Rebel county’s approach to the Munster championship and who better to articulate it.

Sat, 28 Jun, 2003