Killanena will be hoping to move one step closer to regaining their senior status when they take on Crusheen this Sunday in the county intermediate hurling semi final.
The 2010 champions already overcame Crusheen at the group stage but their opponents have been involved in two recent play off games to sharpen their fitness.
Killanena manager Pat Mc Namara feels it gives them a big advanatge
Crusheen are aiming to follow up their Junior success of two years ago by appearing in the intermediate final later this month against either Ruan or feakle.
Their manager Keith Brigdale feels their opponents experience and previous win in the group stages is a big boost ahead of Sunday :

