Matthew Twomey: From brain surgery to a life in coaching and Manager of the Year

He announced his resignation not long after the All-Ireland final, having brought Cork to four national finals in his two years as boss and gone out on the ultimate high.

QUITE THE JOURNEY: Former Cork manager Matthew Twomey carries the Sean O'Duffy Cup. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

The number of messages and in particular, the geographical spread of them, meant a lot to Matthew Twomey. 

They also told a tale of genuine pleasure for an immensely likeable individual, even if his Cork team ruthlessly ended the fairytale run of Waterford, who probably had the support of every other county in Ireland, in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie final.