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Returning Rebel to add the 'pure power' that's needed

Former Clon player now in Newcestown GAA colours

With four South West JAFC matches this weekend, Tom Lyons previews the action as some of the big guns kick into gear

Ruairi Deane suffered a shoulder injury as Bantry Blues lost to Eire Og in the first round of the Cork PIFC on Friday evening.

After a disappointing campaign last season, Dohenys are intent on escaping the relegation dogfight this time out.

Aidan Walsh was delighted to get the call from Jimmy Barry-Murphy to join the Cork hurling squad last year, and, after filling a dual role in the top flight for 12 months, he says he has no has regrets about his decision to opt out of the football scene at the end of 2014.

Two former West Cork Schoolboys' League products played their part as the Republic of Ireland U18 boys' schools' team won the Centenary Shield for the first time in five years.

Cork have made three changes to their team for Sunday's Division 1 hurling league final against Waterford in Thurles.

Carbery-Beara GAA development news by James McCarthy.