Barrs dual star Brian Hayes set to opt for Cork hurlers

Brian Hayes of St Finbarr’s celebrates scoring a second half point during the AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship Semi-Final match between Ballyea and St Finbarr's at Cusack Park in Ennis, Clare. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

In a blow to the Cork footballers, dual talent Brian Hayes has decided to throw his lot in with the Cork hurlers for the 2023 season, the Irish Examiner understands.

Hayes was a member of the Cork football set-up last year but has opted to switch codes at senior inter-county level.