The 1 that got away

Kerry will defend their All-Ireland football title without their last, and most experienced, line of defence. And for keeper Diarmuid Murphy, there’s no going back. He spoke to Tony Leen.

REFLECTIONS ‘09. Good gut feelings before Dublin. Eyeing the changing area moments before the final. Tommy G. Tom Sull. Marc. Mike Mac. Checking the gloves for fissures. The final whistle. Valve release. Uncontrolled mayhem. Moments alone, together, in a circle.

Pieces of the puzzle that don’t mean anything until everything’s in place.