Northern exposure for title-chasing Cork sides

CORK hurling may have its high-profile problems at intercounty level but for two clubs, these are glory days.

County and Munster champions at intermediate and junior hurling level respectively, Blarney and Dripsey are on the threshold of All-Ireland glory as the face into semi-finals tomorrow, favourites to make it to their deciders.

Blarney play Gort na Mona in Kinnegad and while they can expect a tough test from the South Antrim club, it would constitute a major shock if the Cork side were beaten.