Classy Cork serve early warning

Cork 2-17 Limerick 1-3

Playing a marvellous brand of hurling, the Leesiders recovered from conceding an early goal to run out the easiest of winners and, in the process, served notice that it will take a team of exceptional ability to dethrone them.

Aided by the breeze, Limerick couldn't have asked for a better start when a free from his own 65 by centre-back Brian Quinn was first-timed to the net by full-forward Tiernan Ryan after 45 seconds. A minute later Cork were denied a similar score when Limerick keeper Barry Hennessy saved from Danny O'Callaghan and Colm O'Neill drove the rebound wide.