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

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

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026 - 13:29
John Fogarty

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.

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