Cork says farewell to the mighty Canon

The man who was affectionately known as ‘the Canon,’ had the Midas touch when it came to developing hurling talent and coaching teams to success at the highest level, achieving this with St Finbarr’s, Farranferris, UCC and Cork at underage and adult level.

He guided the university to 10 Fitzgibbon Cup victories, including a record eight-in a row and was associated with nine All-Ireland-winning Cork teams.

I first came in contact with him in the 60s, when he was involved with Farranferris.