"Few are loved by their own quite like Jimmy Barry-Murphy and the Cork icon continues to patrol the sidelines with his native St Finbarr's as a GAA obsession continues into his 70s."
"As a player, 'JBM' was adored. There was an aura about him. Everything he did was done with such grace and poise that he stood out from the crowd on the pitch, while playing down his exploits off it."
"Rebel dual star still fighting the good fight on two fronts with St Finbarr's"
Jimmy Barry-Murphy continues to patrol the sidelines with St Finbarr's, demonstrating an enduring commitment to Gaelic games into his seventies. He remains a beloved Cork figure, sustaining a deep GAA obsession and active involvement with his native club. His engagement covers dual roles and ongoing contributions on multiple fronts within the club structure. As a player, he was adored and known for an unmistakable aura. He performed with grace and poise, standing out on the pitch while consistently playing down his own exploits off it, reinforcing his modest public persona.
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