Stephen Moylan central to Douglas triumph

Douglas 3-16 Duhallow 1-13 (Cork SHC): He may only have been a bit player in Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s inter-county plans in recent seasons but Stephen Moylan was very much centre-stage after Douglas downed fancied divisional outfit Duhallow in Coachford on Saturday.

Operating at midfield, Moylan’s splendid first-quarter goal allied to an impressive all-action performance were key factors in the city side’s nine-point victory over a disappointing Duhallow outfit, one that showed little of the fire and élan that marked their one-point win over Carrigdhoun in the previous round.

Eoin Cadogan also showed his class from centre-back, nullifying the threat of Aidan Walsh and proving what a loss he is to the Cork senior hurlers. His brother, Alan, also appears to be returning to his best form while Sean Fogarty, Finbarr Desmond, Mark Harrington and Mark Collins also produced standout performances for the city outfit.