DESPITE eight points from new signing Cian McCarthy, Douglas fell to a surprise 0-22 to 0-20 defeat in the opening round of the Cork SHC on Sunday.

Cork GAA secretary Frank Murphy has expressed concern about the scheduling of county league fixtures, especially in the latter stages of the season.

Clyda Rovers 0-10 Miltown-Malbay 0-7

Clyda Rovers 0-08 Bantry Blues 0-07

Clyda Rovers 0-7 Naomh Abán 0-4