John Horgan picks an All-Star 15 of Cork hurlers without a Celtic Cross

The other selection in that line is Shane O’Neill of the modern era, a great defender who was too young in 2004 and 2005.

In midfield, we have gone for two Sarsfields men, Ryan and Danny Kearney. Ryan was an unused sub in the 1999 final and was a superb hurler who was unlucky not to win that accolade on the field of play.

Harte and Horgan, both Glen Rovers, served Cork well in different eras but missed out because Cork just did not measure up at those times.

Without doubt, we have omitted a lot more names and like all other selections over the past few weeks, the task is near impossible.

G Manley (Midleton), S Ó hAilpín (Piarsaigh), P Cronin (Bishopstown).
