Christy Ring: The Last Dance - 'His wife Rita used proudly point out the carefully darned socks he was wearing'

The Irish Examiner will publish a special 20-page bonus section with the newspaper this Friday to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Cork hurling icon Christy Ring

Christy Ring stands to attention for the National Anthem prior to the Glen Rovers v UCC quarter-final game at the Athletic Grounds. This was Christy’s 27th season in the Glen Rovers jersey and despite their victory, it was to be his last game of hurling. Picture: Kevin Cummins

The man with the honour of marking Christy Ring in his last game? UCC defender Tom Field.

The man with the honour of capturing that game for posterity 53 years ago? The indefatigable Kevin Cummins.