Paul Rouse: What has become of the Cork hurling state of mind?

It's now now almost two decades since the Rebels won their most recent All-Ireland senior hurling title.

The lapel belonging to Cork supporter Pat Casey, from Youghal, which dates to the landmark 1966 All-Ireland Hurling Final. Pic: Picture credit: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE

Cork’s run to through the All-Ireland hurling championship is perfectly set to leave them ready to hurl in a semi-final.

They had too much for Offaly and will surely have too much for Dublin.