West Cork derby games highlight of draws

THE draw for the 2011 Cork senior football championship, which pairs champions Nemo Rangers with Ballincollig, threw up two interesting west Cork derbies, featuring Ilen Rovers and Carbery Rangers, and O’Donovan Rossa against Clonakilty.

The senior hurling draw produced another attractive derby, between holders Sarsfields and Cloyne, while runners-up Glen Rovers were drawn against Killeagh.

The format of both senior championships has been slightly altered, with the preliminary games involving the (reduced number of) divisional teams to be played on a round robin basis.