Mannix and Lynch inspire Kilworth cakewalk

Kilworth (Cork) 5-13, Granuaile (London) 0-6

It might have taken them a while to fire, but once Adrian Mannix got their opening goal in the 18th minute the British champions were fighting a losing battle as Kilworth’s power play took over.

Hardly the kind of game coach Pat Greehy wanted but he was still pleased with the basics. “Yes it was easy, I suppose too easy, but there’s still no substitute for a championship game. Danesfort will be a different proposition, I know, but all we can do is strive for a good performance.