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Tony Wall recalls 1960 and Ring - 'Christy was a force of nature in every match and did extraordinary things'

The old rivals will meet in the league decider, on Sunday, for the first time since 1960.
Tony Wall recalls 1960 and Ring - 'Christy was a force of nature in every match and did extraordinary things'

Screenshot of remastered footage of the 1960 National Hurling League final.

‘Hello, everybody, and welcome to the Athletic Grounds in Cork for this important hurling game between Cork and Tipperary. Two counties famed in history, famed in song, and famed in story as the greats of hurling. And crowds have come far and wide to see this game… and to see Christy Ring.’ 

— Michael O’Hehir, RTÉ, 1960

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