Cork sweat on Barry-Murphy decision

Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s future as Cork senior hurling manager could be determined by next week.

Barry-Murphy’s three-year term in charge officially came to an end after the 2-18 to 1-11 All-Ireland SHC semi-final defeat by Tipperary in August, though it is believed it will be left up to him as to whether to stay on.

The semi-final appearance this year matched that of 2012, when Cork lost to Galway, while last year they were seconds away from beating Clare in the final before losing the replay.