Kieran O'Connor has been drafted into the Cork half back line for Sunday's Munster SFC final against Limerick at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. O'Connor has been given the nod ahead of Ger Spillane to replace the suspended Noel O'Leary in the only change from the side that defeated Kerry in the semi-final replay. O'Leary and Kerry's Paul Galvin were both sent off on straight red cards following an off-the-ball incident during the first half of that game. The long-serving John Miskella has won his battle to be fit and lines out at right half back, while the towering Michael Cussen has to be content with a place on the subs bench once again.

Shane Murphy and Tadhg Og Murphy will make their championship debuts for Cork in Saturday's All-Ireland hurling qualifier against Offaly at Tullamore. They are included in a team that shows three changes from that which lost narrowly to Tipperary in the Munster SHC quarter-final. Erin's Own clubman Shane Murphy replaces Conor O'Sullivan at left corner back, with Tadhg Og Murphy coming in to partner Tom Kenny at midfield. Jerry O'Connor moves to right half forward with Pa Cronin taking over from Niall McCarthy at centre forward.

Cork regained the Munster JFC crown at Pairc Ui Chaoimh last night following an emphatic victory over Clare. The success is a further boost to the Rebels who have already claimed the All-Ireland under 21 title this year and are gearing up for a Munster senior final meeting with Limerick. Fielding a vastly experienced line-up that included four of this year's All-Ireland under 21 winners, the home side were always in control against a game but limited Clare team. Cork got off to a flyer when Ciaran Sheehan, who is soon to embark on an Aussie Rules career, goaled after just 20 seconds, and they went on to lead by 1-11 to 0-5 at half-time.

Extra-time failed to separate old rivals Cork and Tipperary in this cracking ESB Munster MHC semi-final at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Wednesday night. The Premier County were denied victory in normal time by a goal from Cork substitute Brian Hartnett, and it was a similar story at the end of extra-time when David Drake held his nerve to slot over the equaliser from a '65. Tipp were the better team in the first half of normal time, but James Coughlan's 23rd minute goal saw them trail by 1-6 to 1-7 at the interval. Another goal by Eoin O'Sullivan three minutes after the resumption, followed by a point from Paul Haughney, gave the home side a five-point lead.

The Holly Fund (www.thehollyfund.com) was formed recently to raise funds for Holly O'Keeffe, an 18 month old Cork girl with a rare form of Cancer called Neuroblastoma. One major upcoming event is the inaugural Cork Sportsperson's Ball. This black tie event being held on July 17th in the Radisson Hotel, Little Island is hoped to be an annual event where people from all sporting codes around Cork city and county can attend. Two very special guests will be in attendance on the night - Irish Legend John Aldridge and Cork Hurling Captain John Gardiner. Tickets are 75 euro each and available from the Radisson reception or by contacting organiser Damien Wiley on 086-8453793 or emailing damien@thehollyfund.com. A special group deal of 650 euro for a table of ten is also available.

Guinness will continue their summer of celebration with a Cork Hurling Supporters Event on Tuesday 16th June at 7.30pm in Rearden’s Bar. Rebel county fans will be able to debate the issues and talk about the GAA Hurling championship in the company of former Cork greats Donal O’Grady, Tomas Mulcahy, Diarmuid O'Sullivan and Joe Deane, as well as Manager Denis Walsh and two members of the squad. MC for the evening is Today FM’s Paul Collins. The night will run similar to a "championship" preview format, where the panel will analyse previous GAA Hurling championship games and discuss upcoming fixtures. Supporters will also be able to engage in a Q&A session with Denis Walsh and two players, and there will be plenty of prizes on offer on the night from match tickets to signed jerseys and special hurling t-shirts. Tickets for the supporter’s night are free, but strictly limited to 250 supporters, so to book your place, email guinnesshurling@ihurling.com.

Cork are through to the Munster final following a surprisingly comfortable 1-17 to 0-12 win over Kerry at Pairc Ui Chaoimh this evening. The Leesiders were simply awesome as they were very impressive all over the field, but none more so than Anthony Lynch, who was simply outstanding, holding Colm Cooper scoreless from play over the 70 minutes. Cork manager Conor Counihan made two changes to the side with Ray Carey named at corner back. The versatile John Miskella recovered from the hamstring injury which forced him off early in the second half of the drawn game to line out at centre back. The towering Michael Cussen, who replaced James Masters in the first half in Killarney, is kept in reserve once again. Noel O'Leary came in for Ger Spillane. Kerry on the other hand made a number of positional changes as Tommy Griffin went to centre field to partner Darragh O'Se, while Aidan O'Mahony slotted into centre back. Tadgh Kennelly went to wing forward as Michael Quirke lost out. Brian Sheehan came in for the injured Darren O'Sullivan, while Killian Young returned to the half back line. Donnacha Walsh had to settle for a place on the bench.