'We want to do something special in terms of back-to-back' - Barrs gunning for Cork SFC glory 

Manager Paul O’Keeffe - who heads up the same management team as 2021 - is pleased how the squad is shaping up overall. A couple of players have departed, but more talent is coming through.

Steven Sherlock of St Finbarr's in action against Felim McGreevy of Kilcoo during the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Final. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

As St Finbarr’s set their sights on winning back-to-back Bon Secours Cork Premier SFC titles this year, the defending champions get their campaign underway against Éire Óg on Friday night in Pairc Uí Rinn. They might, however, have to take to the field without talisman Steven Sherlock as the county star has recently undergone surgery.

“He had a bit of a knee op a couple of weeks ago,” manager Paul O’Keeffe said. “He is rehabbing well. So we are hopeful for Friday night but we will see how he goes. That could be a bit of a shock for us.”