Nemo Rangers re-ignited their Cork SFC hopes, overcoming Na Piarsaigh at Páirc Uí Rinn last night, but it was not as straightforward as might have been anticipated.

When these teams met in the opening round of last year’s Cork SFC, they had to contend with dreadful conditions as Douglas emerged with a one-point win.

Cork 8-22 North Monastery selection 0-8

NEW Cork hurling captain Shane O’Neill insists there’s sufficient young talent in the county to fill the vacancy left by Sean Óg Ó hAilpín.

A GARY SHEEHAN goal two minutes from time ensured Na Piarsaigh retain their senior status for another season, following a cracking Evening Echo SFC relegation final at Cloughduv last night.

THERE was a major shock in the permanent tsb Cork County SFC at Bandon yesterday when former All Ireland Club champions Nemo Rangers went under to Clonakilty 1-13 to 0-15.

Bishopstown 0-13 Na Piarsaigh 1-10

Former AllStar Eamonn O'Hara is nearing full fitness again and is a targeting a February return to National League duty with the Yeats County.