Barry-Murphy leading Cloughduv revival

WHEN the once mighty Cloughduv’s hurling fortunes fell on lean times, the call went out to one of their most famous sons to lend a hand to get the club back to the top.

A legend in his own lifetime, Jimmy Barry-Murphy rallied to the call and, in his first season in charge of coaching affairs, has taken the mid Cork club to their first county final in the junior grade since 1994.

“I couldn’t refuse when the club asked me to come on board,” said Jimmy. “After all, my family is steeped in Cloughduv hurling.