Kerry v Cork: Rebels make three changes for Munster final
Cork goalkeeper Patrick Doyle in action against Tomás Kennedy of Kerry back in January. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile
Cork manager John Cleary has made three changes to his side for Sunday’s Munster SFC final against Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney (1.45pm).
The Rebels were comfortable 15-point winners over Tipperary in the semi-final nearly two weeks ago, but the management have made a few switches.
There’s a change between the sticks once again. After starting the previous two games, Micheál Aodh Martin makes way for Patrick Doyle, with the latter set to start for the first time since the Allianz Division 2 League final loss to Meath.
As expected, Colm O’Callaghan returns to midfield alongside Ian Maguire, after the Éire Óg man only came on against Tipperary as the management were managing his workload. Seán Walsh drops to the bench.
The third switch is at wing-forward, with the experienced Ruairí Deane — better known as an impact sub in recent seasons — getting the nod to start this time, with Conor Cahalane making way.
On the bench, Matty Taylor returns from injury, having picked up a shoulder problem against Kildare in March.
No Brian Hurley and Dara Sheedy in reserve due to their respective injuries.
Cork haven’t won the Munster title since 2012 and are appearing in their first provincial final since 2021.
They are aiming to win in Fitzgerald Stadium for the first time in the championship since 1995, though they did claim victory there in January in the McGrath Cup final.
Patrick Doyle (Knocknagree);
Maurice Shanley (Clonakilty), Daniel O’Mahony (Knocknagree), Seán Meehan (Kiskeam);
Brian O’Driscoll (Carrigaline), Tommy Walsh (Kanturk), Luke Fahy (Ballincollig);
Colm O’Callaghan (Éire Óg), Ian Maguire (St Finbarr’s, capt);
Paul Walsh (Kanturk), Seán McDonnell (Mallow), Ruairí Deane (Bantry Blues);
Mark Cronin (Nemo Rangers), Chris Óg Jones (Uibh Laoire), Steven Sherlock (St Finbarr’s).
Micheál Aodh Martin (Nemo Rangers), Seán Brady (Ballygarvan), Rory Maguire (Castlehaven), Darragh Cashman (Millstreet), Matty Taylor (Mallow), Seán Walsh (Mitchelstown), Conor Cahalane (Castlehaven), David Buckley (Newcestown), Eoghan McSweeney (Knocknagree), Conor Corbett (Clyda Rovers), Conor Daly (Clonakilty).
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