A strange evening in Páirc Uí Rinn, with a Cork intermediate hurling final that never caught fire — despite one side winning three penalties.

Blackrock won this Cork IHC final, edging out Cloughduv in a disappointing game in Pairc Ui Rinn.

SIXTY-SIX of the 83 entries turned up at Cork Sales at Curraheen Park yesterday, where there was a 77% clearance.