Wounded 'warrior' O'Mahony leads Newtown past struggling Bishopstown

It was Tim O’Mahony who made the game safe for Newtownshandrum on the stroke of half-time after missing 18 minutes due to a severe blood injury to his face.

Newtownshandrum's Jamie Coughlan and Bishopstown's Sean Murphy in a race for the ball, during their Premier SHC clash at Fermoy. Picture: David Keane

Cork Premier SHC Group 1 round 1: Newtownshandrum 5-13 Bishopstown 0-8 

An impressive mix of youth and experience has Newtownshandrum believing they possess the strongest panel since their 2009 county success.