Glen and Rockies can now drive on

There was a possibility, transformed almost into an expectation in some quarters, that Blackrock and Glen Rovers would be propelled into a senior hurling relegation play-off.

But, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, both showed old money still has spending power.

The city pair ensured that East Cork duo Cloyne and Bride Rovers will now clash to see who drops down.