PIHC final defeat in 2020 means East Cork club have no shortage of motivation this season

Poor performance against Tipp was a badly missed opportunity

Rebels' impetus to create goal chances bodes well for the season ahead

Christy O'Connor breaks down the impact of a change to how advantage is refereed

County board has an ambitious programme of games in place from early June through to the county finals in November 

'We saw in 2020 the importance of building up momentum ahead of championship'

20 years ago the Rockies forward chipped in with 3-8 of their 4-8 to defeat Imokilly

Denis Hurley looks at how the Rebels can build on their 5-22 to 1-27 win over Waterford

Rebels' home game against Kildare has been moved to Semple Stadium on Saturday

TWO charges against Cork hurlers in recent times have been goals scored, or lack of them, and the need for more of an impact from players brought on as substitutes.

Cork hurling selector Diarmuid O'Sullivan already looking ahead to trip to Tipp after impressing showing against Waterford

Éamonn Murphy reviews an entertaining clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, where Cork hit Waterford for 5-22

Five-goal tally ensured the Rebels take the points against last year's All-Ireland finalists

Almost two years since summer inter-county action, upcoming matches will allow us to gauge the likely challengers to Limerick's crown

'I counted just the Cork county programmes I have and, between everything, I’ve about a thousand. I reckon the total figure is well over 5,000'

Rebels need to introduce some new faces and build momentum before championship

Aidan O'Connell has designed the five-day course to help hurlers and footballers develop

County final hero of 2011 has returned to take charge of East Cork club

Hurling selector has also launched a new energy drink along with Alan Quinlan and Brian Hurley

Like every other club that had qualified for a 2020 county final without yet being able to play it, Castlemartyr welcomed the clarity provided by Tuesday night’s Cork County Board meeting.

Niall Cashman makes his debut with Daniel Meaney, Tadhg Deasy and Alan Connolly on the bench

Delayed All-Ireland hurling decider between Cork and Galway or Dublin set for July 10/11

Injuries to experienced hurlers like Colm Spillane and Eoin Cadogan didn't help the Rebel cause in 2020

Waterford the first opponents in a whistle-stop league campaign

Thirtysomethings Patrick Horgan, Seamus Harnedy, Bill Coooper and Eoin Cadogan remain on board, but the rookies of 2017 have to assume leadership roles.

Imokilly side are hugely underachieving at adult level in recent seasons

'We were lucky and unlucky last year in different matches, but over a season it balances out.'

Muskerry club still have a 2020 hurling final to complete as well

Waterford senior manager had the edge over the Rebels with Tipp underage sides as well

All-Star forward is involved with Keith Ricken's U20 footballers after injury forced his retirement from inter-county

Cork board chiefs agree but insist it's still an early stage for proposals to add a cafe and GAA museum

After reaching two IHC semi-final, the city side have slipped off the pace but are determined to challenge again in 2021

'Between the Harty Cup, training for both club and county, my books took a back seat.'

Cork GAA's sponsors has committed to support 11 clubs across Ireland, including the Glen

West Cork trio of O'Donovan Rossa, Bandon and Dohenys are in the same group while Avondhu's Fermoy and Clyda Rovers continue the local derby theme

Cork County Board meeting provides clubs with fixtures clarity.

'It cannot be overstated that patience must be shown with the new faces in the squad'

Competitive round-robin series in 2021 will leave some talented teams disappointed

“You’re glad of the break, but sometimes a two-week break in May or June would be far more beneficial than a two-month break in the wintertime.”

'Research found 83% of Cork’s inter-county players study in Cork with 82% of Galway’s students studying in Galway'

Only two from Blackrock, Charleville, Erin's Own and the Barrs will emerge

Matchday programmes will always be important historical documents for the Association

Every top sold will raise €5 for Hurling for Cancer Research

Last season saw a series of poor results in the county championships from St Nick's, Na Piarsaigh, St Vincent's and Mayfield: Where has it all gone wrong?

Killian Cronin and Donal Óg Cusack are at the helm of a young squad

Two-time All-Ireland winning defender has called time on his career in Rathcormac

Cynical fouls will be punished but change will only come into play at inter-county

Cork hurlers are hoping for more third-level alumni to impress in the coming years

'Missing out on playing the likes of Dublin and Tyrone during a prolonged league campaign will hinder a young Cork team’s development over the next couple of years'

Killian O'Hanlon and Aidan Browne both picked up cruciate injuries