'If you have heart, you can move mountains': Ballyphehane emerging from the shadows

Paul McCarthy and Timmy Walsh reflect on the rise of 'The Hane' a few weeks after arguably their finest moment on the pitch.
'If you have heart, you can move mountains': Ballyphehane emerging from the shadows

ON THE RISE: Ballyphehane GAA's Paul McCarthy and Timmy Walsh with the Confined JBFC trophy and the Terence McSwiney Cup trophy.

Paul McCarthy was speaking of his immense pride at the growth of Ballyphehane GAA over the years when he was briefly interrupted by a shout from the busy road adjacent to their clubhouse.

After a quick glance, it becomes clear that the roar of “Up the Barrs!” must surely have come from the young fella wearing the famous blue and gold shorts of St Finbarr’s GAA, who are based a mere 1.6kms further down the road.

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