Rockies go from blank canvas to a masterpiece-in-progress under Mulqueen

New regime have helped Blackrock hurlers back to the brink of more silverware — but they're still adding finishing touches 

AT THE HELM: Blackrock manager Louis Mulqueen and his players line up against St. Finbarr's earlier in the campaign. Pic: Jim Coughlan.

It was a bit of a culture shock for the Blackrock hurlers landing back into Church Road for training last January and there being no sight or sound of Fergal Ryan.

The former Cork hurler, having taken the reins ahead of the 2016 season, spent six years as Rockies senior manager.