Jimmy Barry-Murphy: Cork 'justifiably hot favourites' for All-Ireland hurling title

Jimmy Barry-Murphy said the Cork hurlers "absolutely idolise" manager Pat Ryan. 

Jimmy Barry-Murphy was "very encouraged" by the Cork footballers' display against Kerry in the Munster semi-final. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Jimmy Barry-Murphy believes that Cork will win the Liam MacCarthy Cup this season, which would be their first All-Ireland hurling title in 20 years.

“I think they will, I think they will,” the Cork legend told BBC’s The GAA Social podcast when asked if the Rebels will be victorious.