As the second round of the Allianz National Hurling Leagues approaches, Cork has undergone significant alterations to its lineup following last weekend’s defeat to Clare.
The Cork team has implemented five changes in personnel ahead of the upcoming clash against Kilkenny at Supervalu Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday. Tim O’Mahony along with brothers Robert and Eoin Downey, have been introduced to bolster the defensive line. Conor O’Callaghan is now positioned in midfield, and Luke Meade finds himself in the half-forward line.
Mark Coleman is named among the substitutes after being absent throughout the 2023 inter-county season through injury.
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The starting lineup for Cork against Kilkenny is as follows:
- Patrick Collins, Ballinhassig
- Eoin Downey, Glen Rovers
- Eoin Roche, Bride Rovers
- Sean O’Donoghue, Inniscarra (capt)
- Tim O’Mahony, Newtownshandrum
- Niall O’Leary, Castlelyons
- Rob Downey, Glen Rovers
- Tommy O’Connell, Midleton
- Conor O’Callaghan, Dromtarriffe
- Luke Meade, Newcestown
- Conor Lehane, Midleton
- Sean Twomey, Courcey Rovers
- Robbie O Flynn, Erin’s Own
- Patrick Horgan, Glen Rovers
- Shane Kingston, Douglas.
In addition to the team changes, Cork legend Tomas Mulcahy will share his insights on Cork’s quest to end their 19-year All-Ireland title drought, analyze Kilkenny’s aspirations under Derek Lyng, and preview the Saturday night clash between Cork and Kilkenny. The full interview with Tomas Mulcahy will be aired on KCLR’s Scoreline at 4 pm this Saturday.
