Glen Rovers overcome Blarney to make swift return to top-tier of Cork hurling 

As ever, Patrick Horgan was central to their success with the great man hitting 2-6 while another great warrior, captain Dean Brosnan hit 0-4 from centre-forward.

SWIFT RETURN: Glen Rovers' Patrick Horgan is tackled by Blarney's Alan McEvoy. Pic: Eddie O'Hare

Cork SAHC final: Glen Rovers 3-17 Blarney 1-13

Glen Rovers returned to the top grade of hurling at Cork at the first attempt as they had too much class for Blarney in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this afternoon.