Cork-Kerry semi-final ‘will beat weather’

Cork County Board officials are confident there will be no difficulties with the Páirc Uí Chaoimh surface for Sunday’s Munster SFC semi-final between Cork and Kerry despite the heavy rain the last couple of days.

Wednesday night’s Bord Gáis Energy Munster U21HC quarter-final between Cork and Tipperary was in danger of being postponed due to the torrential showers that necessitated a pitch inspection before throw-in.

The match took place but the sodden surface did cause some problems, particularly underneath the covered stand. Cork County Board vice-chairman Ger Lane insists, however, there is no doubt about the Sunday’s game and the normal procedures concerning pitch maintenance work will be followed.