Conor Lehane back on Cork panel as new captain named

Manager Kieran Kingston confirmed the Midleton man's return as he paid tribute to retiring stars

12 December 2021; Conor Lehane of Midleton scores a free during the AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final match between Kilmallock and Midleton at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile

Conor Lehane has rejoined the Cork senior hurling panel on the back of an impressive club season on Leeside with Midleton.

Lehane, who was man of the match in the county final win over Glen Rovers with 13 points, was not on the Cork panel for the 2021 season.