Cork name team to face Offaly

Cork boss Ronan McCarthy has named his team to face Offaly in their National Football League division 3 opener with Offaly on Saturday in Páirc uí Chaoimh.

Ciarán Sheehan has been named at full forward, the Éire Óg clubman starting his first National League game in 6 years following his return from Australia.

Nemo Rangers goalkeeper Mícheál Martin starts between the sticks, while Ian Maguire of St Finbarr's and Killian O'Hanlon of Kilshannig form the midfield pairing.

The starting 15 in full is:

1. Micheál Martin (Nemo Rangers)
2. Sean Powter (Douglas)
3. Sam Ryan (St Finbarrs)
4. Paul Ring (Aghabullogue)
5. Kevin Crowley (Millstreet)
6. Liam O’ Donovan (Clonakilty)
7. Mattie Taylor (Mallow)
8. Ian Maguire (St Finbarrs)
9. Killian O’ Hanlon (Kilshannig)
10. Brian Hartnett (Douglas)
11. Sean White (Clonakilty)
12. Ruairí Deane (Bantry)
13. Damien Gore (Kilmacabea)
14. Ciaran Sheehan (Eire Og)
15. Cathail O’ Mahony (Mitchelstown)

Substitutes:


16. Joe Creedon (Iveleary)
17. Peter Murphy (Bandon)
18. Tadhg Corkery (Cill na Martra)
19. Cian Kiely (Ballincollig)
20. Sean Meehan (Kiskeam)
21. Thomas Clancy (Clonakilty)
22. Colm O’ Callaghan (Eire Og)
23. Ryan Harkin (Mallow)
24. John O’ Rourke (Carbery Rangers)
25. Michael Hurley (Castlehaven)
26. Stephen Sherlock (St Finbarrs)

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