O'Grady to manage Cork hurlers

DONAL O’GRADY looks set to take over the job of Cork hurling coach, in succession to Bertie Og Murphy who resigned following the controversy which precipitated the recent players’ strike.

The former St. Finbarrs star is believed to be choice of the County Board Executive and the understanding is that he will be recommended to the clubs for the position at the next meeting of delegates.

It's known that Gerald McCarthy wasn't interested in taking the job. And, while his name had been widely mentioned, there was never any likelihood that Jimmy Barry-Murphy would take over.