Jack Madden

At a glance, the holders look good value to retain their title, though IT Sligo (now ATU) were the last side to retain the trophy way back in 2005.

Two of the postponed Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup matches will now take place on Friday.

The Watergrasshill and Russell Rovers' clubs both reside in Imokilly, as do senior finalists Sarsfields as Cork's hurling renaissance goes on.

For Munster, it's a similar case of a familiar foe as Ulsterman Mark McCall takes his Saracens' side to Limerick.

Daire Cregg picked up from where he left off last year in the third level competition, as he notched almost half of UCD's final tally.

The Kingdom outfit - beaten by 17 points by DCU in their opener - looked a completely transformed side.

The county board have announced that Emyvale's Darren Swift will take charge on an interim basis as the search for a new full-time manager begins.

Confidence is flowing from Cork hands into Cork hurls for the first time in a while, and that confidence suits those from The Rebel County like no other. They wear it well.

The Candystripes are making provisional plans so as to proceed with a new Templemore Sports Complex in the city.

Two Canavans prepare to go where their magic father never did, while Cuala and King Con have never been on this stage without a hurl. Your first chance here is often your last.