Yet discount the Tailteann Cup and Meath only won four of their subsequent 19 League and Championship games under O'Rourke. For the record, Donegal have fielded 11 players in all three of their Division 1 games so far. Back in Division 2, only eight of the 26 players that Cork have fielded in their three games so far have started every game. "Cork in fairness are playing some great football," said former Cork defender Noel O'Leary. Sherlock is sitting on 0-17 so far for Cork while Mark Cronin has 1-13 amassed from three games.

Source: Irish Examiner February 21, 2026 19:30 UTC