O’Farrell goal lifts Magpies

MIDLETON’S excellent progress in the Evening Echo Cork SHC continues unabated after they garnered another splendid triumph in Saturday night’s fourth round tie in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The east Cork side had opened their campaign with an eye-catching victory over last season’s beaten finalists Sarsfields, but despite the 10-week hiatus since that match, they displayed no signs of staleness. They ensured that earlier victory was no fluke by producing another dynamic display.

Make no mistake, Na Piarsaigh is a serious scalp for Midleton. The city team had produced a free-scoring display in the first round win over Glen Rovers when they had 16 points to spare at the final whistle.