Cool Murphy’s perfect performance secures title

CRAIG Murphy (Douglas Community School) ended two years of frustration when winning the senior boys’ title at the KitKat Irish Schools Cross-Country Championships at Dartfield Equestrian Centre, Loughrea on Saturday.

Two years ago, he lost the intermediate title to Belfast’s Ryan Faulkner and last season he conceded age and experience to John Coghlan in his first attempt at the senior crown.

His illustrious grandfather, legendary Kerry footballer, Jas Murphy, was amongst the huge crowd that braved the elements to see him take glory.