Murphy enjoying the journey but wary of Kilmurry 

So how does Murphy rate Kilmurry? 'We’ve a lot of work done on Kilmurry, went to see them and videos and stuff. They're a very athletic team.'

ATTACKING THREAT: Jack McElligott of Listowel Emmets in action. Pic: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD.

 Eleven points separated Kilmurry from Munster championship glory this time last year, but that was Fossa and the Clifford factor. 

The Kilmurry performance can be marked up in hindsight because Fossa went all the way to claim All-Ireland glory and almost made the leap to senior from Intermediate last month only to be denied by Milltown/Castlemaine.