The countdown is on as the Cork Senior Hurling team travel to Cusack Park, Ennis this Sunday for their highly anticipated Munster Senior Hurling Championship opener against Clare. Throw-in is at 2:00pm.

Pat Ryan and his management team have confirmed the starting XV and match panel for the clash, with a strong blend of experience and youth named for the first outing of the provincial campaign.

🔴⚪ Cork Senior Hurling Team vs Clare:

1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)

2. Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons)

3. Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers)

4. Damien Cahalane (St Finbarr’s)

5. Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr)

6. Robert Downey (Glen Rovers) Captain

7. Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum)

8. Brian Roche (Bride Rovers)

9. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville)

10. Seamus Harnedy (St Ita’s)

11. Luke Meade (Newcestown)

12. Shane Barrett (Blarney)

13. Alan Connolly (Blackrock)

14. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers, Captain)

15. Conor Lehane (Midleton)

Match Panel:
Ger Collins (Ballinhassig), Eoin Roche (Bride Rovers), Tommy O’Connell (Midleton), Cormac O’Brien (Newtownshandrum), Ethan Twomey (St Finbarr’s), Cillian O’Connor (Sarsfields), Declan Dalton (Fr O’Neill’s), Sean Twomey (Courcey Rovers), Conor Cahalane (St Finbarr’s), Robbie O’Flynn (Erin’s Own), Jack O’Connor (Sarsfields), Shane Kingston (Douglas), Padraig Power (Ballincollig).

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🎟️ Match Details:

Munster SHC Round 1
Clare vs Cork
Sunday, April 20th
Cusack Park, Ennis
Throw-in: 2:00pm
Live on RTÉ 2 

Supporters making the trip to Ennis are advised to arrive early with a capacity crowd expected. Tickets are sold out for the game.

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🔴⚪ Best of luck to Pat, his management team, and the players as they kick off their Munster SHC campaign!