Murphy: Dublin ‘greatest team I’ve seen’

Carlow midfielder Brendan Murphy is excited about facing the ‘greatest team he has ever seen’ after Sunday’s win over Wexford qualified them for the Leinstern SFC quarter-final with All-Ireland champions Dublin in a fortnight.

Murphy (28) fired a late goal for Carlow and put in a masterful performance at midfield on the way to the county’s first provincial win since 2011, but with the double All-Ireland champions and six-in-a-row Leinster winners next up, it is a daunting task for Turlough O’Brien’s side.

The full-time whistle was greeted with joyous celebrations at Dr Cullen Park on Sunday as Carlow secured a first win over Wexford since 1996. And despite having to concede home advantage and play the Dubs in Portlaoise, Murphy is relishing the opportunity.