Kanturk pair Brian O’Sullivan and Alan Walsh are among the notable inclusions in the 36-man Cork senior hurling panel for the upcoming Allianz Hurling League campaign.
The Rebels, who bridged a 27-year gap to win the league last year, begin the defence of their title next Sunday with a home clash against Waterford (3.45pm) and new manager Ben O’Connor and his selectors have whittled back their squad after assessing potential inclusions during the Canon O’Brien Cup and Co-op SuperStores Munster Senior Hurling League.
Pádraig Power of Blarney is currently recovering from a cruciate ligament injury but is expected to be back to full fitness in the coming weeks.
Alan Walsh shone when given an opportunity with Cork and has also…