Emotion and elation as Cork end a dark week with spirited victory over Kilkenny 

An evening began with a minute’s applause for the late Ray Ryan ended with an ovation of relief and reward as the Rebels recorded a vital second win of the campaign 

HEAT OF THE BATTLE: Kilkenny’s Mikey Butler and Patrick Horgan of Cork battle for possession. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Allianz NHL: Cork 1-22 Kilkenny 2-16

The evening began with sustained applause. The evening concluded with sustained applause. Respectful applause, then applause of relief and reward.