Match-winner Hayes offers 'different dimension' to Cork attack, says Ryan

Although the Barrs dual talent failed to find the net with either of his two second half goal opportunities, his height and aerial ability offers Cork a new direction inside.

NEW ADDITION: Richie English of Limerick in action against Brian Hayes of Cork. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Cork 0-20 Limerick 1-16 

There was contentment in either corner. That Cork had snatched the spoils right at the death didn’t necessarily make them the happier going back out the gate.