DUHALLOW and Inniscarra set about completing unfinished business in a replay of the Co. U-21 Hurling Championship quarter-final at Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday.

The pair broke even on producing a pulsating encounter in difficult wind conditions last Saturday where both sides offered plenty of hurling endeavour. Though Duhallow held a scoring grip on the contest for long stages, they were the more relieved side at the finish after scrambling a last gasp equalising point.

Overall, Duhallow's game didn't quite catch fire, a patchy performance illustrated that this was their first competitive test of the season. A number of challenge games had brought a panel together yet championship hurling operates at a higher level.

The stamp that Inniscarra left on the game was one of a team performance, generated by a series of games in the Mid Cork championship. Their stickwork held up well under the strain of Duhallow powering ahead and ultimately on the run in, Inniscarra found themselves with their noses ahead.

Looking to be in a vulnerable position, Duhallow dug deep though it took until injury time before they hauled themselves back into the fray and force parity thanks to William Egan's late point.

Ultimately, there is significant room for improvement in Duhallow's game. Again Inniscarra not be broken down too easily and it necessitates a competent and efficient Duhallow showing if they harbour hopes of advancing into a semi final against Glen Rovers to determine who plays Ballinhassig in the decider.

At domestic level, Freemount and Newmarket battle it out in an appealing Junior B Hurling League Final in Meelin on Saturday. Consistency proved the key mark to the duo advancing to a decider where a hurling title would be welcome in either club.

Goals early and late in the second half paved the way for Newmarket to hold the measure of Meelin in their semi final. Newmarket's hard work and commitment proved all important to deny the intentions of their opponents. Having shaded the opening half, Meelin lost their way to a Newmarket outfit that imposed themselves to dominate the crucial departments prompted by Pa O'Brien, Conor Cronin, Shane Murphy and the Stack brothers.

On the opposite side, a superior Freemount came up trumps to deny Tullylease. In doing so, Freemount performed with a lot of style and class to overcome their neighbours.

Freemount grabbed the initiative during the opening half and availed of the solid contributions of Paul Nagle, Mike Withers, Aidan O'Flynn, Mark and Jason Ballentyne to dictate the trend of the game.

Both sides have been out of the hurling limelight for a time, particularly Newmarket. That ensures a lively hour's hurling lies in prospect for patrons and a win for either would come nicely close to the end of the playing season.

Club officers are cordially invited to attend the launch of the Cork GAA Clubs Forum Final report at Maryborough House Cork on Sunday at 7pm.

The Board extends sympathy to the Dennehy family (Rathcoole) and the O'Leary family (Millstreet) on their recent bereavements.