St Finbarr’s made it out of Bandon yesterday with their defence of the Cork SFC still intact, but not without a stern test from Carbery Rangers.

The Cork football management have made seven changes to their side for Sunday’s McGrath Cup semi-final clash with Waterford in Ardmore.

Michael Cussen is likely to be one of the players included in the Cork senior football squad for the McGrath Cup, which begins in January.

The third annual Reardens Club All Star awards take place next Monday at 7.30pm, with 45 hurlers and 45 footballers in contention to be recognised for their excellence in the senior championships this season.

Ballincollig 1-13 Carbery Rangers 1-10

Until recently, it was easy enough to package these two teams in neatly-labelled boxes.

St Finbarr’s remain top of Division 1 of the Cork County Football League Division 1 following a 0-17 to 0-5 victory over Ilen Rovers yesterday.

NO winner in yesterday’s Evening Echo Cork SFC second round clash in Newcestown, a glorious injury-time point by Ballincollig substitute Killian Kelleher ensuring a replay.