Rochestown give rivals plenty to ponder as Tralee routed

St Francis Rochestown 5-12 Tralee CBS 1-4: A bout of half-time spy-busting from Rochestown coach Liam Ó Murchú was as tense as things got in Carrigadrohid, as last season’s beaten Corn Uí Mhuirí finalists laid on a formidable show of power.

Ó Murchú put a stop - during the interval - to attempts by a rival school to film this Group A clash, and it was evident from early on why many eyes will focus on Roco this time round.

As early as the eighth minute, Tralee’s task looked daunting, with Cork dual minor Sean Powter rounding keeper Shane Foley to scramble home after Sam Collins’ direct dash had created the opening.