Murphy in dreamland with first Celtic Cross

IN the Kilkenny dressing room, where All-Ireland medals are plentiful, Paul Murphy stood apart.

For the Danesfort man, this was all unchartered territory. The 22-year-old sampled the national senior final fare for the first time yesterday and, after an accomplished defensive display, had massive reward for his endeavours.

“A few lads were saying this was unbelievable, maybe because they were wondering was the opportunity gone to win another one. But this was my first one and I’ve nothing to compare it against. I don’t think it’s really sunk in yet.