Imokilly's strength has helped power Lisgoold's long unbeaten stretch

CUP WINNERS: Lisgoold go to their fans after they defeated Harbour Rovers in last year's Cork Junior A Hurling Championship final

They’ve forgotten what it is to lose a championship match out Lisgoold way.

This Sunday afternoon at Cobh, the East Cork club begin life in the Intermediate A hurling ranks. A junior club less than 12 months ago, theirs has been a remarkable jump from the sixth to the fourth tier of Cork hurling.