The story of Dónal Óg Cusack's axing from Cork's Allianz Hurling League panel took another twist this afternoon with a tweet of support from his former team-mate Eoin Cadogan.

Bishopstown 1-11 Midleton 0-11

A major documentary on John Holland, the Irishman who invented the modern submarine, is being planned to mark the centenary of his death next year.

AT the start of last year, Peter Queally was appointed as a community Garda in Youghal.

Newtownshandrum 1-14 Sarsfields 0-14

GAA chiefs nationwide have expressed satisfaction that there have been no significant falls in attendances at county finals despite the current economic climate.

THE murder of Gerard “Topper” Staunton is only the fifth gangland killing to occur in Cork, but the fifth nationally this month.

IT’S another tough ask for Kerry senior hurling champions Kilmoyley this year, as once again they face the Cork champions in the first round of the Munster intermediate club championship (like several counties in other provinces, the Kerry senior champions are allowed compete at the lower grade).

IT WAS county final weather in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday, and county final conditions.

CORK senior hurling boss Denis Walsh is on the lookout for a new trainer with Jerry Wallace not set to be involved in the inter-county setup for next season.

GARDAÍ are questioning a 29-year-old Englishman in connection with the murder of a convicted drug dealer in Co Cork.

AN INQUEST heard yesterday how a convicted drug dealer was shot in the head and neck, in what gardaí believe was a professional hit.

Kilbrittain 0-21 Ballymartle 1-15 (After extra-time)