'We left plenty of goals behind us last year' - Pat Ryan pleased with Cork's improved finishing

Shane Kingston claimed 2-8 while, off the bench, Robbie Cotter notched 2-1, and Brian Hayes and Declan Dalton raised green flags.

GOALS GALORE: Cork manager Pat Ryan during the Intercounty Hurling Challenge Match between Waterford and Cork. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Cashing in goal chances and maximising their bench impact are early priorities for Pat Ryan as Cork embark on their 2025 campaign.

The Rebels ticked both boxes in the Canon O’Brien Cup game against UCC last Friday. They found the net six times against the Students and created five more chances, two of which cracked the crossbar.