St Colman’s boss expecting tough Midleton battle

This afternoon’s meeting of St Colman’s, Fermoy and Midleton CBS (Blackrock, 1.30pm) is one of two all-Cork Harty Cup fixtures, with Fermoy boss Flannan Cleary expecting stiff examination from the last Rebel nursery to win the Munster post-primary competition.

Owing to the restructured nature of this year’s Harty Cup, St Coman’s and Midleton are the only two teams in Group E and, irrespective of today’s result, both are guaranteed a spot in the knockout stages.

For the victors, there is the bonus of avoiding all other group winners in the round of 16.