Colleges hurling and football draws are kind to champions

THE Irish Examiner Dr Harty Cup and Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-final draws made in Mallow on Saturday were kind to both champions.

In hurling, St Colman's, Fermoy have been paired with St Joseph's, Borrisoleigh, while in football Coláiste na Sceilge have drawn Limerick Colleges.

"It's the hardest draw in the championship," Limerick boss Jerry Bennis admitted. "But we won't be afraid of them", he said. "This is our second year competing and the experience gained has been of enormous benefit. It's a tremendous help to our county minor teams and we are in the Corn Uí Mhuirí for the long haul."