‘Players have shown great character’

There’s where they were and there’s where they are. Jimmy Barry-Murphy knows the difference.

It’s not the first time he’s revived Cork’s hurling fortunes. However, back in the ’90s he benefited from some outstanding underage teams. This year he’s brought a team without minor or U21 silverware, for the most part, to tomorrow’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final with Galway.

“You’d certainly like to be having some success at underage, it’s a big factor,” said Jimmy.