Cork IT’s powerful second-half start laid the foundations for victory over Imokilly in round three of the divisions and colleges section of the Cork SHC at Riverstown last night.

A tally of 2-4 from Barry Lawton helped Imokilly past Duhallow into round three of the divisions and colleges sections of the Cork SHC last night.

CIT produced a marvellous second half to see off Imokilly in round three of the Cork SHC at Páirc Uí Rinn last night and in the process served notice that, at full strength, they could have a huge say in the destination of this year’s title.

Carrigtwohill 3-12 Castlelyons 3-9

IN defiance of the dire weather predictions, a large crowd made their way to Castletownroche on Saturday evening for this senior hurling challenge, anticipating perhaps that with time running out to the championship, they would see a real contest between two sides that would be coming close to full strength.

JOE JORDAN of Blarney makes his senior debut as Cork take on All-Ireland champions Kilkenny in the Allianz NHL at Nowlan Park in Denis Walsh’s first match in charge on Sunday.

PAUDIE O’SULLIVAN, younger brother of full-back Diarmuid, will make his first start in this season’s League when Cork take on Galway in the semi-final at the Limerick Gaelic Grounds on Sunday.

Tipperary came from behind to beat Munster champions Cork this afternoon and lift the Waterford Crystal Cup for the first time.

UCC star Ronan Conway has been forced out of the Cork side to face Clare at Pairc Ui Rinn this Sunday due to injury.

Donal Og Cusack, Wayne Sherlock, Brian Murphy, Tom Kenny and Timmy McCarthy - five of Cork's 2005 All-Ireland final side - have returned to the Rebels line-up for Sunday's NHL Division 1A date with Wexford (Wexford Park, throw-in 3.00pm).

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