With the 'pure slog' nearly over, Cork are ready to hurl

Several Cork stars lining out for UCC meant Rebels hurling manager Ben O'Connor had players to watch on both teams in the Canon O'Brien Cup

Cian Darcy scored 1-1 for Cork in the Canon O'Brien Cup defeat to UCC. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Canon O’Brien Cup: UCC 2-18 Cork 2-17 

With the Christmas dinner digested, Ben O’Connor is looking forward to chewing over Cork’s game plan in the new year after a Canon O’Brien Cup defeat to UCC.