Cork star Patrick Horgan was one of four players to be given his marching orders during a tempestuous county SHC clash at Pairc Ui Rinn on Saturday.

Horgan's dismissal, along with that of his marker Colm O'Driscoll in the sixth minute of the Glen Rovers v Bishopstown fourth round clash, sparked a free-for-all involving players and substitutes from both sides. According to reports, the row lasted about four minutes.

The teams both finished with 13 players after inter-county referee Cathal McAllister issued second yellow cards to Bishopstown's Mark Driscoll and Donal Cronin of Glen Rovers. Both players received their first yellow cards when order was restored following the mass brawl.

Horgan and O'Driscoll were both dismissed for helmet violations. Glen Rovers went on to win the city derby by 2-16 to 1-8, but their hopes of progressing further in the championship could be hit by suspensions, with the Cork CCC expected to launch an investigation into the row in the coming days.

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