Cork’s squad depth was illustrated in fine fashion as a fourth straight Allianz Hurling League Division 1A win was earned away to Kilkenny on Sunday.
With nine changes, including three players making their first starts in the league, Cork’s winning start to the campaign might have been seen as vulnerable but they never trailed at any stage. An early goal from Brian Hayes put them in front then in the second half Barry Walsh marked his debut with a green flag.
While Kilkenny responded well to that and with within two points in the dying minutes, Alan Walsh – on for his namesake – added a third goal with his first involvement.
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