Ian Maguire out of Kerry clash due to bone fracture in his hand

The Cork football captain will be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks and will miss the Munster Senior Football Championship semi-final against Kerry

Cork’s Ian Maguire is a serious doubt for Cork's clash with Kerry. ©INPHO/Lorcan Doherty

Cork midfielder Ian Maguire will miss the county’s Munster SFC semi-final against Kerry on May 7 after fracturing a bone in his hand during a challenge game last weekend.

Maguire’s injury, which will keep him sidelined for a minimum of four weeks, deals a significant blow to Cork hopes of springing an upset against Kerry when the two counties renew acquaintances in just over a fortnight.