Templemore emerge from shadows to centre stage

The discussion in the staff room at Our Lady’s, Templemore on Wednesday morning centred on the long list of household names who passed through their doors without ever pocketing a Harty Cup medal.

John McGrath and Colin O’Riordan were at midfield on the 2013 team which were beaten by Dungarvan Colleges in the decider. At least they got to sample the afternoon.

There were plenty who never came within touching distance of the final; Noel McGrath, Gearóid Ryan, Tommy Dunne, Éamonn Corcoran. The list goes on. Quite a list it is too.