NO PROBLEM for three-in-a-row chasing Cork senior hurling champions Erin’s Own at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday as they romped to a 1-16 to 0-7 opening-round victory over former kingpins Blackrock, who now face a dangerous backdoor test against Bishopstown to stay in the championship.

FOLLOWING champion Newtownshandrum’s opening round Cork County SHC victory over Bride Rovers on Friday, Cloyne, the beaten finalists for the last two years, got down to business in fine style at Ballynoe yesterday when beating Killeagh 4-10 to 3-6.

Nemo Rangers 3-10 Bantry Blues 1-5

Na Piarsaigh 1-9 Whites Cross 0-6

Ballingarry 1-22 Na Piarsaigh 2-15 (After-extra-time)

Na Piarsaigh 1-6 Dohenys 1-4