Dr Harty Cup semi-final: Stars and subplots galore as derby rivalry renewed

Eleven months ago, over 7,000 people descended upon Páirc Uí Rinn for the Dr Harty Cup decider between Midleton CBS and Christian Brothers College. The all-Cork flavour added to the novelty, and the meeting once again of the two schools at the Boreenmanna venue today (1pm) in the penultimate round is set to attract another bumper crowd.

Champions Midleton CBS have arrived at this stage as group leaders over St Joseph’s Tulla and Hamilton High School Bandon. They defeated De La Salle College Waterford in the quarter-final by nine-points — having barely edged them out in the last four last season.