Year away from Cork setup and new rules have 'reignited' Steven Sherlock

Having recently confirmed to the Irish Examiner his rejoining of the Cork panel for the 2026 campaign, he has opened up on why he stepped away for the inter-county season just gone.

Thomas O'Rourke of Carbery Rangers shadows St Finbarr's sharpshooter Steven Sherlock. Pic: Denis Boyle

Returning Cork footballer Steven Sherlock has been “reignited” by his year of exclusive focus on the club scene.

Sherlock, who stepped away from John Cleary’s panel following the conclusion of the 2024 inter-county season, says the combination of the year out from Cork and the introduction of new rule changes has both revived him in the short-term and will stand to him in the long run.