‘Ringy received a punch which he returned with some interest’ - The greatest hurling story ever told

Championship matches between Cork and Tipperary have always been explosive affairs, but none more so than the 1950 Munster final.

‘Ringy received a punch which he returned with some interest’ - The greatest hurling story ever told
Thu, 14 Aug, 2014 - 01:00

Tipperary goalkeeper Tony Reddin’s memories of the day are the inspiration for this extract from John Harrington’s biography of Tipperary hurling legend John Doyle — ‘Doyle: The Greatest Hurling Story Ever Told’.

The mood in Killarney had been souring with every passing hour. ‘

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CourtsGaaHurlingPlace: TipperaryPlace: KillarneyPlace: Fitzgerald StadiumPerson: RingyPerson: Tony ReddinPerson: John HarringtonPerson: John DoylePerson: Christy RingPerson: Paddy KennyPerson: Tony BrennanPerson: Mickey ‘The Rattler’ ByrnePerson: ReddinPerson: Paddy LeahyPerson: LynchPerson: RingPerson: Willie John DalyPerson: DalyEvent: 1950 Munster finalOrganisation: CorkOrganisation: Tipperary
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