The Echo Sport Podcast: Young defenders ready to step up for the Cork hurlers
Barry O’Mahony in The Echo Podcast Studio. Picture: Chani Anderson
The Echo Sport Podcast crew are back to discuss the latest Cork GAA news, including further changes to the hurling panel.
Veteran full-back Damien Cahalane won't be involved in the 2027 campaign for the Rebels. At the age of 34 and having collected four Munster medals as a starter, it's not hugely surprising to see the tenacious defender out of Ben O'Connor's plans with a view to the future.
However, Cork haven't blooded two many young backs in recent seasons. Of the three U20 All-Ireland winning teams, only Ciarán Joyce and Eoin Downey have become established All-Star defenders.
Injuries haven't helped the likes of Daire Connery and Daire O'Leary while the Barrs powerhouse Ben O'Connor opted for Munster rugby. Still, Cork need more options for their rearguard, after the hurlers were ripped open in their last two defeats at Croke Park.
On the podcast, they look at the options the Cork management have in defence. Midleton's Eoin Moloney is in the mix but there aren't a vast array of options.
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On the club front, Nemo and Canovee marched on in the Munster championship, while the Glanmire and Inch Rovers ladies footballers lifted provincial titles and Aghada are heading to a replay.
There are four Junior A semi-finals on the horizon.
On the football front, Charleville take on Douglas' second team and Barryroe versus Aghinagh in what should be a cracker.
In hurling, it's the battle of the second teams when Killeagh meet Valley Rovers and West Cork winners Diarmuid Ó Mathúna's face first-time Muskerry champions Donoughmore.
Now in its fourth season, every Monday, Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O’Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. You can listen on Echolive.ie/podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Don’t forget to log onto www.IrishExaminer.com as well to catch up on their analysis including The Replay, the new highlights show anchored by Seanie McGrath, Dalo’s Hurling Show and The Gaelic Football Show.
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