Noel Furlong succeeds Ben O'Connor as Cork U20 hurling boss 

STEPPING UP: All-Ireland minor-winning manager Noel Furlong will take charge of Cork's under-20s in 2025. Pic: James Crombie, Inpho

Former Cork minor manager Noel Furlong has been appointed the county’s new U20 boss succeeding Ben O’Connor.

Furlong has been given a two-year term having been in charge of the minors three years ago when he led them to Munster and All-Ireland triumphs.