Robert Downey has been appointed captain of the Cork hurlers for the 2025 season, with Shane Barrett named vice-captain.
Glen Rovers man Downey made his senior debut in 2019 and succeeds fellow defender Seán O'Donoghue, who skippered the Rebels for the past two seasons.
He will hope end the 20-year gap to Sean Óg Ó hAilpín lifting Liam MacCarthy next year.
Downey is in contention to win an All-Star at centre-back at tonight's ceremony (Live on RTÉ One/Player), having taken over in the position when Ciarán Joyce suffered an injury early in the championship.
Robert Downey brings a moment of magic to hurling's biggest occasion
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A sensational goal as he claims the puck out and runs through Clare's half to score
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The 25-year-old scored a superb solo goal in July's All-Ireland SHC final, which Cork lost to Clare after extra-time.
His younger brother Eoin lined out at full-back.
Blarney half-forward Barrett (23) scored 2-16 in the 2024 championship, including two points from play in the final, and has also been nominated for an All-Star.
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