Niall O’Leary: 'I wouldn’t be on the Cork panel only for UCC'

The experience of playing third-level hurling has been invaluable according to Castleyons' Niall O’Leary

Niall O'Leary of Cork in action against Aaron Gillane of Limerick during the All-Ireland SHC final last year. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Niall O’Leary laughs when asked what jersey he’s wearing on Friday night in the Mardyke (7pm).

It’s the annual Canon O’Brien Cup game between UCC and Cork, and the man from Castlelyons has a foot in both camps.