Official Sponsor
The Cork GAA Executive has today confirmed that Ronan McCarthy has stepped down as Cork Senior Football manager following recent discussions with board officers.
All in Cork GAA wish to thank Ronan sincerely for his decades of service to GAA at all levels in the county, as player, coach and manager.
In more recent times, this has included a four-year term as Cork Senior Football manager, having previously served as selector and coach for a total of three years.
County Chairperson Marc Sheehan said “Ronan has been an outstanding servant to Cork GAA over many years, and I would like to thank him both personally and on behalf of Cork for all that he has done. We wish Ronan, his selectors and backroom team all the best in their future endeavours and thank all involved for an immeasurable contribution over a number of years.”
A process will now be put in place for the appointment of a new manager.
Bon Secours 2021 Premier Senior Football Championship:
Carbery Rangers 1-9, Eire Og 1-15 ; St Finbarrs 2-15, Ballincollig 1-17 ; Castlehaven 2-12, Newcestown 1-10 ; Nemo Rangers 0-11, Valley Rovers 1-9 ; Douglas 1-15, Carrigaline 0-9 ; Clonakilty 3-10, Ilen Rovers 0-11 ;
Bon Secours 2021 Senior A Football Championship:
O Donovan Rossa 1-13, Bandon 2-10 ; Fermoy 1-9, Mallow 0-14 ; Beal Athan Ghaorthaidh 2-13, Dohenys 1-8 ; Kiskeam 1-5, Knocknagree 1-15 ; Clyda Rovers 0-15, Bantry Blues 1-7 ;
Bon Secours 2021 Premier Intermediate Football Championship:
St Nicks 0-3, Kanturk 2-13 ; Macroom 2-10, Naomh Aban 1-18 ; Newmarket 0-14, Aghada 0-14 ; Cill na Martra 3-16, Nemo Rangers 2-8 ; St Vincents 1-9, Rockchapel 4-8 ; Castletownbere 1-16, Na Piarsaigh 2-8 ;
Bon Secours 2021 Intermediate A Football Championship:
Mitchelstown 1-11, Aghabullogue 3-10 ; Adrigole 0-10, Glenville 0-9 ; Kildorrery 0-5, Glanmire 5-13 ; Kilshannig 2-15, Glanworth 0-5 ; Millstreet 1-21, Kinsale 3-11 ; St Finbarrs 0-12, Iveleary 0-18 ; Gabriel Rangers 2-13, Ballinora 1-8 ; Dromtarriffe 1-18, Ballydesmond 2-14 ;
Bon Secours 2021 Junior B Football Championship: Abbey Rovers 2-13, Deel Rovers 3-14
Bon Secours 2021 Junior C Football Championship: Tullylease 0-5, Ballinacurra 1-11
This weekend sees the beginning of 2021 Bon Secours , Premier Senior, Senior A, Premier Intermediate, and Intermediate A Football Championships. The group of 4 format which proved to be of great success in 2020 will be again in use as 52 teams set out in the pursuit across 4 different grades .
Once again this year, Bon Secours will sponsor the Football Championships and speaking at the launch, General Manager of Bon Secours Hospital Cork said
“We in Bon Secours are absolutely delighted to be involved with Cork GAA, and organisation like the Bons, that has a very proud history in Cork and is deeply rooted in the community and we are very proud to be involved as sponsor of the Cork Football Championships”
Speaking at the launch, on behalf of Cork GAA Chairman Marc Sheehan said “We are delighted to have such generous sponsorship coming into year 2 of the agreement and we have developed a great relationship with the Bon Secours Hospital and they are really becoming associated with our Football Championships.”
The Cork GAA media partners The Irish Examiner will agin be streaming games throughout the Championship and this weekend will stream St Finbarrs vs Ballincollig
Following a comprehensive review process throughout 2018 and 2019, the Championship formats outlined below were approved at County Committee for a period of two years, 2020 and 2021. In 2021, this format will be implemented as outlined below, with a number of additional amendments which proved successful in 2020 and will be retained. Teams that are relegated in championships shall retain their league status as both competitions are now decoupled. Teams relegated to Junior A will retain their position in the County leagues. Plans to organise Junior regional leagues in partnership with the divisions have been postponed until 2022
Premier Senior Hurling Cship PSHC
Senior A Hurling Cship SAHC
Prem Intermediate Hurling Cship PIHC
Intermediate A Hurling Cship IAHC
Lower Intermediate Hurling Cship LIHC to end 2022 only
Premier Senior Football Cship PSFC
Senior A Football Cship SAFC
Premier Intermediate Football Cship PIFC
Intermediate A Football Cship IAFC
Co-op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship 2021
PSHC
| Seed | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| A | Glen Rovers | Sarsfields | Blackrock |
| B | Douglas | Na Piarsaigh | Erins Own |
| C | Newtownshandrum | Midleton | St. Finbarr’s |
| D | Bishopstown | Carrigtwohill | Charleville |
Qualification Only the top group winner will qualify for the semi-finals, with the remaining two group winners, the three second-placed teams and the divisions / colleges winner qualifying for the three quarter-finals.
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows, on completion of the group stages:
Quarter-finals: (a) 2v5, (b) 3v4, (c) 6 v Divisions / Colleges winner Semi-finals: 1 v (b), (a) v (c)
A repeat pairing is possible in the quarter finals in (a) 2v5 and (b) 3v4 above. If either scenario arises, then team 2 will instead play team 4, and team 3 will play team 5. Repeat pairings in semi-finals will be avoided, with pairings being adjusted where necessary.
Relegation The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the three bottom placed teams from the groups.
Bon Secours Premier Senior Football Championship 2021
PSFC
| Seed | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| A | Nemo Rangers | Castlehaven | St. Finbarr’s |
| B | Valley Rovers | Newcestown | Ballincollig |
| C | Douglas | Carbery Rangers | Clonakilty |
| D | Carrigaline | Éire Óg | Ilen Rovers |
Qualification Only the top group winner will qualify for the semi-finals, with the remaining two group winners, the three second-placed teams and the divisions / colleges winner qualifying for the three quarter-finals.
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows, on completion of the group stages:
Quarter-finals: (a) 2v5, (b) 3v4, (c) 6 v Divisions / Colleges winner Semi-finals: 1 v (b), (a) v (c)
A repeat pairing is possible in the quarter finals in (a) 2v5 and (b) 3v4 above. If either scenario arises, then team 2 will instead play team 4, and team 3 will play team 5. Repeat pairings in semi-finals will be avoided, with pairings being adjusted where necessary.
Relegation The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the three bottom placed teams from the groups.
Co-op Superstores Senior A Hurling Championship 2021
SAHC
12 teams, 3 Groups of 4 teams, each with a top, second, third and fourth seed included, 3 games each
Sequence of Group games: R1 (A v B, C v D); R2 (A v D, B v C); R3 (A v C, B v D).
| Seed | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| A | Kanturk | Ballyhea | Fr. O’Neill’s |
| B | Bandon | Bride Rovers | Newcestown |
| C | Fermoy | Ballymartle | Cloyne |
| D | Blarney | Mallow | Killeagh |
Qualification Two teams will progress from each group of four to the play-off stages. This will result in six teams qualifying, with the two top group winners qualifying for the semi-finals and the remaining group winner and the three second -placed teams qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows, on completion of the group stages:
Quarter-finals: (a) 3v6, (b) 4v5 Semi-finals: 1 v (b), 2 v (a)
A repeat pairing is possible in the quarter finals in (a) 3v6 above. If this arises 3 will instead play 5 and 4 will play 6. Repeat pairings in semi-finals will be avoided, with pairings being adjusted where necessary.
Relegation The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the three bottom placed teams from the groups.
Bon Secours Senior A Football Championship 2021
SAFC
12 teams, 3 Groups of 4 teams, each with a top, second, third and fourth seed included, 3 games each
Sequence of Group games: R1 (A v B, C v D); R2 (A v D, B v C); R3 (A v C, B v D).
| Seed | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| A | O’Donovan Rossa | Bishopstown | Fermoy |
| B | Bandon | St. Michael’s | Mallow |
| C | Béal Áth an Ghaorthaigh | Kiskeam | Clyda Rovers |
| D | Dohenys | Knocknagree | Bantry Blues |
Qualification Two teams will progress from each group of four to the play-off stages. This will result in six teams qualifying, with the two top group winners qualifying for the semi-finals and the remaining group winner and the three second -placed teams qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows, on completion of the group stages:
Quarter-finals: (a) 3v6, (b) 4v5 Semi-finals: 1 v (b), 2 v (a)
A repeat pairing is possible in the quarter finals in (a) 3v6 above. If this arises 3 will instead play 5 and 4 will play 6. Repeat pairings in semi-finals will be avoided, with pairings being adjusted where necessary.
Relegation The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the three bottom placed teams from the groups.
Co-op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship 2021
PIHC
12 teams, 3 Groups of 4 teams, each with a top, second, third and fourth seed included, 3 games each
Sequence of Group games: R1 (A v B, C v D); R2 (A v D, B v C); R3 (A v C, B v D).
| Seed | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| A | Carrigaline | Castlelyons | Kilworth |
| B | Courcey Rovers | Watergrasshill | Ballincollig |
| C | Youghal | Inniscarra | Ballinhassig |
| D | Éire Óg | Valley Rovers | Aghada |
Qualification Two teams will progress from each group of four to the play-off stages. This will result in six teams qualifying, with the two top group winners qualifying for the semi-finals and the remaining group winner and the three second -placed teams qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows, on completion of the group stages:
Quarter-finals: (a) 3v6, (b) 4v5 Semi-finals: 1 v (b), 2 v (a)
A repeat pairing is possible in the quarter finals in (a) 3v6 above. If this arises 3 will instead play 5 and 4 will play 6. Repeat pairings in semi-finals will be avoided, with pairings being adjusted where necessary.
Relegation The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the three bottom placed teams from the groups.
Bon Secours Premier Intermediate Football Championship 2021
PIFC
12 teams, 3 Groups of 4 teams, each with a top, second, third and fourth included, 3 games each
Sequence of Group games: R1 (A v B, C v D); R2 (A v D, B v C); R3 (A v C, B v D).
| Seed | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| A | St. Nick’s | Cill Na Martra | Newmarket |
| B | Kanturk | Nemo Rangers | Aghada |
| C | Macroom | St. Vincent’s | Castletownbere |
| D | Naomh Abán | Rockchapel | Na Piarsaigh |
Qualification Two teams will progress from each group of four to the play-off stages. This will result in six teams qualifying with the two top group winners qualifying for the semi-finals and the remaining group winner and the three second -placed teams qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows, on completion of the group stages:
Quarter-finals: (a) 3v6, (b) 4v5 Semi-finals: 1 v (b), 2 v (a)
A repeat pairing is possible in the quarter finals in (a) 3v6 above. If this arises 3 will instead play 5 and 4 will play 6. Repeat pairings in semi-finals will be avoided, with pairings being adjusted where necessary.
Relegation The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the three bottom placed teams from the groups.
Co-op Superstores Intermediate A Hurling Championship 2021
IAHC
12 teams, 3 Groups of 4 teams, each with a top, second, third and fourth included, 3 games each
Sequence of Group games: R1 (A v B, C v D); R2 (A v D, B v C); R3 (A v C, B v D).
| Seed | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| A | Aghabullogue | Blackrock | Kildorrery |
| B | Sarsfields | Mayfield | Cloughduv |
| C | Dungourney | Douglas | Midleton |
| D | Glen Rovers | Castlemartyr | Meelin |
Qualification Two teams will progress from each group of four to the play-off stages. This will result in six teams qualifying for the play-off, with the two top group winners qualifying for the semi-finals and the remaining group winner and the three second -placed teams qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows, on completion of the group stages:
Quarter-finals: (a) 3v6, (b) 4v5 Semi-finals: 1 v (b), 2 v (a)
A repeat pairing is possible in the quarter finals in (a) 3v6 above. If this arises 3 will instead play 5 and 4 will play 6. Repeat pairings in semi-finals will be avoided, with pairings being adjusted where necessary.
Relegation The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the three bottom placed teams from the groups.
Bon Secours Intermediate A Football Championship 2021
IAFC
16 Teams, 4 Groups of 4 teams, each with a top, second, third and fourth seed included, 3 Games each
Sequence of Group games: R1 (A v B, C v D); R2 (A v D, B v C); R3 (A v C, B v D).
| Seed | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Group 4 |
| A | Mitchelstown | Kilshannig | Millstreet | Gabriel Rangers |
| B | Aghabullogue | Glanworth | Kinsale | Ballinora |
| C | Kildorrery | Adrigole | St. Finbarr’s | Dromtarriffe |
| D | Glanmire | Glenville | Iveleary | Ballydesmond |
Qualification In Intermediate A Football Championship there are four groups of four, so the top two from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals, where group winners will play a group runner up from another group.
Teams (1-8) will be ranked as follows, on completion of the group stages:
Quarter-finals: (a) 1v8, (b) 2v7, (c) 3v6, (d) 4v5 Semi-finals: (a) v (d), (b) v (c)
A repeat pairing is possible in all quarter finals here. If a repeat pairing occurs, the second team in the fixture will move down to the next fixture on the list with group winners playing group runners up in all cases. If a repeat pairing occurs in the last quarter-final (d) (i.e. 4v5), then team 3 plays team 5 and team 4 plays team 6. Repeat pairings in semi-finals will be avoided, with pairings being adjusted where necessary.
Relegation The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the four bottom placed teams from the groups.
Co-op Superstores Lower Intermediate Hurling Championship 2021
LIHC
12 teams, 3 Groups of 4 teams, each with a top, second, third and fourth seed included, 3 games each
Sequence of Group games: R1 (A v B, C v D); R2 (A v D, B v C); R3 (A v C, B v D).
| Seed | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 |
| A | Argideen Rangers | Russell Rovers | St. Catherine’s |
| B | Kilbrittain | Tracton | Milford |
| C | Dripsey | St. Finbarr’s | Ballygarvan |
| D | Grenagh | Lisgoold | Barryroe |
Qualification Two teams will progress from each group of four to the play-off stages. This will result in six teams qualifying for the play-off stages with the two top group winners qualifying for the semi-finals and the remaining group winner and the three second -placed teams qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows, on completion of the group stages:
Quarter-finals: (a) 3v6, (b) 4v5 Semi-finals: 1 v (b), 2 v (a)
A repeat pairing is possible in the quarter finals in (a) 3v6 above. If this arises 3 will instead play 5 and 4 will play 6. Repeat pairings in semi-finals will be avoided, with pairings being adjusted where necessary.
Relegation The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the three bottom placed teams from the groups.
At the end of 2022, the Lower Intermediate Hurling grade will be abolished and the Intermediate A Hurling Championship will be increased to 16 teams.
