Rossies visit provides acid test of Cork's spring promise

Cork are still in the hunt for promotion to Division 1, arguably more so than they’ve ever been at this stage since joining the second tier in 2017.

Paul Walsh of Cork in action against Eugene Branagan of Down. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

As is well stated at this stage, 2025 represents Cork’s eighth spring, out of the last nine, spent in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League.

And while the four points collected from across the opening four rounds is neither overly impressive nor overly poor, never have Cork, across their seven previous failed attempts, been as close at this juncture of the League to the counties occupying the promotion places.