Jimmy Hughes

Jimmy Hughes became involved with the Derrynoose club in the early 1970s, aged 20. He explains the reasons for his relatively late participation, including the decline of the club in the 1960s and the impact of the 1973 championship winning club team. Hughes discusses his own playing career and his subsequent move into team management and club administration. In the course of this discussion, he touches on key developments in the club’s on and off field record of performance. Hughes also reflects on the challenges facing a rural club like Derrynoose and advocates a ‘careful’ approach to expenditure into the future.