A goal in the dying seconds of injury time from right corner-forward Kieran Murphy of Sarsfields dramatically preserved Cork’s unbeaten run in Division 1 ‘B’ of the Allianz National Hurling League at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

DAVID HOEY, Sean McMahon and Diarmuid McMahon look set to make their first Allianz NHL appearances with Clare this season when the Bannermen take on Galway in a top-of-the-table clash at Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

FORMER Clare hurling selector Tony Considine is being lined up to take over as manager of Limerick club Garryspillane.

ALL-IRELAND champions Kilkenny hit trouble at the double last night when the local senior hurling league semi-finals were played.

EOIN MURPHY and Peter Queally return to the Waterford team for Saturday’s Munster hurling championship semi-final replay against Limerick at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Cork 2-24, Offaly 0-9

Birr 0-15 Athenry 0-6

Cork 2-21 Birr 1-17 Brendan Larkin NEW Cork coach Donal O’Grady has pledged to give every hurler on the pre-season panel the opportunity to prove himself.