成人快手

Christy Ring was one of Ireland鈥檚 greatest hurling players. His career spanned three decades and he achieved many accolades including eight All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship titles.

In 1956, he played in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final. Christy Ring鈥檚 Cork were hoping to beat Wexford to not only secure the championship, but for him to also achieve a record ninth title.

Craig Boardman talks to Christy鈥檚 grandson Simon Kennefick, and former teammate Se谩n Kennefick, about Christy鈥檚 legacy.

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(Photo: Christy Ring. Credit: GAA Museum)