Patrick Horgan: Cork's newcomers stepped up as depth shone in Nowlan Park win

All in all, it was a good day’s work for Ben O'Connor and his set-up, given the number of new faces Cork had on display.

DIRECTION OF TRAVEL: Cork's Alan Walsh celebrates scoring his goal against Kilkenny. Pic: INPHO

I don’t doubt that Cork enjoyed the trip home Sunday from Nowlan Park after that win over Kilkenny.

Obviously, winning any game makes the journey back more enjoyable, but Ben O’Connor and the management will be particularly happy with how the new players slotted in. Introducing new faces can be a challenge when a team is relatively experienced, but Cork’s newcomers showed up well.