UCC to confer degrees on sporting greats

UCC is to confer honorary degrees on some of Ireland’s sporting greats, including a hurling manager who has wrecked many a Cork supporter’s dreams.

Kilkenny manager Brian Cody, who has guided his county to eight All-Ireland titles and is on the verge of another, is one of five sporting legends who will receive their degrees on Sept 7.

It’s the latest in a series of events marking UCC’s centenary of sport 1911-2011.