Fractured skull victim Murphy on mend

EOIN MURPHY could be out of hospital by the weekend after doctors confirmed he won’t require surgery after fracturing his skull.

The Waterford defender’s condition improved yesterday but he will remain in Cork University Hospital for at least another few days allowing medical staff to monitor his injury.

Despite wearing a helmet, Murphy was knocked unconscious after taking an accidental blow to the head with a hurley while playing for his club Shamrocks against Abbeyside in Cappoquin last Friday.