Birr boys say boss Padjoe has balance right

THEY’VE been here, they’ve been there, they’ve been in almost every position on the field — meet Niall Claffey and Rory Hanniffy — the scarlet pimpernels of hurling.

Rory has had spells in attack and defence. But when Birr face old foes Dunloy in Clones on Sunday the All-Ireland club SHC semi-final, he finds himself at midfield, a position he has come to enjoy.

“I’ve been midfield for most of this year and I’m happy enough. I have Barry Whelahan beside me to mind me — Barry holds the middle while I run around like a headless chicken! But he’s a fantastic guy to play alongside,” he says.