Cork's injured attacker Colm O'Neill says others are fighting much bigger battles than him.

The Rebel County ace is currently coming to terms with his third cruciate ligament injury in six years but he wrote on the GAA's Just Play blog that things could be an awful lot worse:

"As we pulled into the car park of the clinic, we were met with a signpost: turn left for the main hospital or right for the Whitfield Cancer Centre.

"My Dad turned to me and said it would be a lot worse if you were heading in the other door. This is undoubtedly true, and it certainly put things in perspective for me.

"It's a tough break, and for sure I feel very unlucky that it is happening for a third time, but in the overall scheme of things, there are people fighting much bigger battles than I am.

"This young guy [Donal Walsh] is taking the fight to cancer in a way that is truly inspirational. His attitude towards life, and his spirit in the face of such adversity are incredible. A real hero.

"The jockey JT McNamara is also someone who crossed my mind that morning. There are so many people out there that are in much tougher situations. Me feeling sorry for myself is not going to get me anywhere.

"I am due to start more intense rehab with Cork physio Colin Lane this week, and I am looking forward to the challenge. Onwards and upwards. A little step at a time." Tweet

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