O'Callaghan guides Cork to comfortable win over Kerry in McGrath Cup opener 

Yes, there was an element of callowness to the Kerry team put out by Jack O’Connor, but it was a lineup that still contained only three debutants.

LUNG-BURSTING: Colm O'Callaghan, Cork breaking past Greg Horan, Kerry to score his sides fifth goal in their McGrath Cup match at Páirc Uí Rinn. Pic: Dan Linehan

Cork 5-11 Kerry 0-14 

Three years ago, Cork put six goals past Kerry in their 2020 McGrath Cup opener. The 22-point hammering, though, came with a sizable caveat as it was an U20 team put out by Kerry on account of the seniors holidaying abroad.