Cork boss Ronan McCarthy says “there’s no question” that next month’s Munster SFC showdown against Kerry is at the top of their agenda at the moment.

The Rebels take on Louth this Saturday at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, where a point would promote them back to Division 2 with a round remaining in the Allianz League.

While promotion is also a target for the Leesiders, McCarthy says they are aiming for a big performance against the Kingdom on November 8th.

"Normally you would say to players to focus on your next game, and that should be your only focus," McCarthy is quoted saying by Sky Sports.

"But there's no question here that we also have to have an eye on the match further down the road, on the 8th of November.

"Our priority is that match in four weeks, and that is our number one focus. What we have to try and do is while focusing on that, not take our eye off the ball for the other game, particularly the Louth match which guarantees us promotion if we get a point from it.

"It is a difficult one for a management team, because there is only one show in town here, and that is the Kerry match on the 8th of November. But we still have a job to do. What you want is the benefit of the two games, you want your players getting minutes into their legs in competitive games, but with a view that you're building constantly towards the Kerry match.

"To me, the next two weeks is about getting the job done, and we'll look for the big performance in the big match on the 8th of November."

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