UCC selector fears Sigerson Cup is 'bottom of the pecking order'

UCC selector Dr. Paul O’Keeffe fears the Sigerson Cup is suffering as GAA chiefs redraw the fixtures calendar.

The Cork college open their title defence away to NUI Galway on Sunday (4pm) and are second favourites behind UCD with the bookmakers. UCC bid to retain the crown for the first time since 1995 but O’Keeffe admits preparations haven't been ideal as players struggled to train due to club and county commitments.

This year sees the introduction of a format change with a straight knockout employed and the final scheduled for January 29.