Stars puzzled at Seán Óg’s shock exit

SOME of Seán Óg O hAilpín’s contemporaries during his 14 years as a senior hurler for Cork have spoken of their surprise that he is no longer required by the Rebels boss Denis Walsh.

JJ Delaney described the development as “a big shock” while Ollie Canning and Jamesie O’Connor both claimed that the Na Piarsaigh clubman still had something to offer at the highest level.

All three hailed O hAilpín’s contribution to the game as a hurler and a leader, with Canning saying that he left some “classic memories” and O’Connor recalling his relief at being switched off the tight-marking wing-back even if it was to move onto Brian Corcoran.