JOHN FOGARTY: Teddy Mac says dual Páirc dates are driving Cork Rebels

The prospect of Cork toasting the newly- developed Páirc Uí Chaoimh with appearances there in both Munster senior finals is a prime motivator for the county’s footballers and hurlers, says Teddy McCarthy.

The former dual star also believes the footballers can be inspired by the hurlers’ against-the-odds win over 2016 All-Ireland champions Tipperary last Sunday.

As they count down to their provincial opener against Waterford on Saturday, McCarthy feels they still lack leadership, but he senses they will be driven by the idea of facing Kerry in the revamped Páirc Uí Chaoimh on July 2, just as the hurlers are determined to contest the Munster final there a week later, should they beat Waterford on June 18.