Cork v Clare talking points: The boom is back for hurling on the banks of the Lee

These are boom times for Cork hurling, their Round 2 qualifier win continuing the run of strong recent form at all grades

Cork's Seamus Harnedy and Conor Cahalane celebrate at the final whistle. Picture: INPHO/Tommy Dickson

Patrick Horgan joins elusive club

Hurling history came on the double in Round 2 of the All-Ireland qualifiers. Firstly, there was Joe Canning leapfrogging Henry Shefflin in the all-time Championship scorers list with his 0-9 haul against Waterford. Then Patrick Horgan joined an exclusive club of hurlers - which also includes Galway great Canning - who have broken the 500-point barrier in Championship hurling (goals and points combined).