Manager Fergal Ryan knows many bumps in Rockies’ road to senior success

Kevin O'Keeffe of Blackrock in action against Cian O'Connor of Erin's Own watched by the Blackrock substitutes in the stand during the Cork Premier SHC match. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Of the seven teams remaining in the Cork hurling championship, none come to the table with as much underage success as Blackrock.

Yes, Sars did win two county U21 titles in recent years, as well as a minor championship back in 2014, but even this impressive haul pales in comparison to the stack of underage medals weighing down the pockets of the current Rockies group.