Cork champions Castlehaven survive severe Mallow test

The holders get their three-in-a-row bid off to winning start

Mallow's Sean McDonnell is tackled by Castlehaven's Mark Collins, during their Premier SFC clash at Ovens. Picture: David Keane. 

Cork Premier SFC: Castlehaven 1-13 Mallow 0-12 

Three-in-a-row chasing Castlehaven survived a severe test of their credentials from Mallow on Saturday night in Ovens in Group 2 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork PSFC. In a physical encounter, the reigning champions were that bit more accurate, that bit more assured and that bit wilier than a Mallow side who will take plenty of encouragement from the tie.