Barrs supremo Brian Roche happy to work magic in the shadows

Media engagement has been a rare enough occurrence since he took up local reins ahead of the 2024 season.

IN THE SHADOWS: St Finbarr's manager Brian Roche speakes with his players after the AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship semi-final. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile.

The Barrs footballers are an open and accessible bunch. No matter the time of year or how results are going, the shutters are never pulled down. That’s just not their style out in Togher.

Players are available and agreeable to chat after every game. One player made himself available for a sit-down interview four days before a recent Munster championship fixture. This week's Munster final press night was held five days before throw-in.