Brian Hurley never lost belief that Cork would return to football's top flight 

The Rebels booked promotion with a huge win in Omagh on Sunday. 

Cork's Ruairi Deane celebrates with Brian Hurley after the win over Tyrone. Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

Brian Hurley never had any doubt Cork would return to Division 1 in his career.

The Castlehaven man turns 34 next week. Later in April, Brian O’Driscoll and Ian Maguire celebrate their 32nd birthdays. Ruairí Deane is 35 in September.