Cork footballers in 'great shape' ahead of Championship, Ronan McCarthy insists

The Cork manager added that Ruairi Deane’s shoulder injury “is nothing that can’t be sorted” and John O’Rourke’s tendinopathy “is not a big issue”.

Cork manager Ronan McCarthy

Twice during his post-match interview did Ronan McCarthy state that Cork will be in “great shape” going into Championship.

The Cork football manager made the declaration after listing the many panellists in the sickbay but who will return in time for their July 10 Munster semi-final.