Ben O'Connor in line for Cork U20 hurling job

CHOSEN ONE: Ben O'Connor has emerged as the chosen candidate for the Cork U20 hurling job. Pic: INPHO/Ben Whitley

Ben O’Connor has emerged from a field of heavy-hitters as the chosen candidate to become the next Cork U20 hurling manager.

In a particularly busy appointments season for Cork GAA bosses, the handing of this important U20 role to O’Connor means the former forward is essentially being groomed as a future Cork senior manager.