Clonakilty up for ‘huge challenge’ with the champions

Though this Corn Uí Mhuirí campaign has taken Clonakilty Community College into unchartered waters, the West Cork outfit are no strangers to the latter end of Munster campaigns.

Clonakilty were one of the powerhouses of the old provincial vocational schools competitions but are now hoping to translate that success in the new look format which sees them compete alongside college sides.

Today, they make their first appearance in the last four. The challenge is a huge one — facing Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne who are bidding for a fourth successive Corn Uí Mhuirí, (Knocknagree, 1.30pm). Former Cork footballer Micheál O’Sullivan has been a teacher in Clonakilty since 2008 and has been involved in a successful period for the school.