Great expectations and grand designs ahead of Cork campaign

The Cork senior hurling championship goes up a notch this weekend, with a raft of games down for decision today and tomorrow.

Collecting the Sean Óg Murphy Cup remains a dream for hurlers all over the Rebel County, but what happens afterwards? How hard is it to retain the title or even match the hunger that got you onto the podium?

Last year’s champions Imokilly have already been in action, and captain Seamus Harnedy acknowledges they have a target on their backs.