Tralee’s tricky test in title defence

TRALEE CBS open the defence of their Corn Uí Mhuirí title today with a tricky first round tie against fellow Kerry side Coláiste na Sceilge in Milltown.

The defending champions were impressive winners of their 15th title last March against St Brendan’s and with two Frewen Cup (U-16½) winning teams to pick from, are expected to be in the hunt for senior honours again this year.

The Green will be backed by five of last year’s winning team: Barry Shanahan, Barry John Keane, Niall O’Shea, Cian Counihan and Wayne Guthrie. Both Shanahan and Guthrie were member of this year’s Kerry minor team beaten by Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final.