Injury-hit Castlelyons have enough in tank to fend off Bishopstown

Following their relegation last season Bishopstown were hoping to get this campaign off to a winning start but they simply went into meltdown in the second period.

LEADING THE PACK: Bishopstown's Kieran McFadden gathers the ball during the Co-OP Superstars Senior A Hurling Hurling Championship game between Bishopstown and Castlelyons that was held at Blarney, Cork. Pic: David Creedon

Cork SAHC: Castlelyons 0-24 Bishopstown 0-17

Castlelyons had to show true resilience before securing maximum points against Bishopstown in a disappointing opening round of the Co-Op Superstores Senior A hurling championship at Blarney on Saturday.