McLoughlin: Rebels ‘fine tuning’ for dangerous Déise test

Lorcan McLoughlin insists Cork have "made progress" having reached two finals last year, but stresses that they will need to hit the ground running on Sunday against Waterford.

The Munster SHC quarter-final in Thurles pits last year’s All-Irelandfinalists Cork against the Déise, and Kanturk man McLoughlin expects this season to be even more competitive than 2013.

“It’s a new year, everyone’s starting with a clean slate. We’d have seen last year as progress, reaching a Munster and All-Ireland final, it was certainly progress compared to the previous year even if we finished the season with no silverware. But if you look at other counties, the likes of Kilkenny and Galway probably wouldn’t have been too happy with how their season went, they’ll be looking to up their performances this year. I’d say this season will be even more competitive than last year.”