Hurling IQ, killer instinct, devotion to his craft: Cork team-mates on what made Patrick Horgan special

Donal Óg Cusack, Tom Kenny, Eoin Cadogan, and Daniel Kearney all played for Cork with Patrick Horgan. They gave Kieran Shannon some insight on what made him such a special hurler. 

In an age when sport can seem a grind and destination, Patrick Horgan is a reminder that it is still about joy and the journey. Illustration: Niall O'Loughlin

“Hurling has always been a way of life with me. It was never my ambition to play the game for the sake of winning All-Ireland medals or breaking records but to perfect the art as well as possible.” - Christy Ring 

They used to be team-mates but even after they departed the dressing room he himself now vacates they remained fans, informed by the moments they shared and those he continued to offer after they took their spots in the stands.