Defiance has become Horgan’s calling card

Sunday’s clash with Offaly should mark his 90th senior league appearance for Cork, his 165th in total including championship appearances. 

SNIPER: Patrick Horgan of Cork strikes a free. Pic: Ray McManus, Sportsfile

To give yet an indication of Patrick Horgan’s longevity in a Cork jersey, seven GAA presidents have now spanned his senior inter-county career.

A day after Jarlath Burns was inaugurated, Horgan lined out against Waterford in what was his third consecutive start in the competition and he has finished two of them.