Former dual star Murphy lauded

He returned ‘home’ expecting to attend a retirement party for his brother Liam, but former Cork dual star supreme Brian Murphy was the centre of attention at the Nemo Rangers complex on Saturday night where he was honoured for his remarkable sporting achievements.

Excellently organised and ably presented by Micheal Ó Muircheartaigh, who, with his wit and vast knowledge of GAA lore, charmed an appreciative audience which featured over 30 All-Ireland medal-winners.

Foremost among them were teammates on the Cork football team of 1973 and the three-in-a-row hurling team of 1976-’78 along with All-Ireland medal-winners from Dublin, Kerry, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Limerick, Wexford and Offaly.