Imokilly 1-23 Muskerry 0-15

Imokilly were crowned Co-Op Superstores Cork Divisions/Colleges Premier SHC champions after an emphatic win over Muskerry in the final at a showery Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday night. Their victory secured the Denis O’Riordan Cup and, more importantly, booked their place in the County Quarter-Final of the Premier SHC 2025.

From the outset, Imokilly’s intent was clear. Corner-forward Jack Leahy turned in a man-of-the-match display, hitting 1-8 with four points from placed balls. His first-half goal gave his side the momentum they needed, and Muskerry never truly recovered.

Leahy was well supported in attack by Diarmuid Healy (0-4), while both Mike Kelly and captain Brian Lawton landed three points apiece. Further contributions from Conor Cahill (0-2), Will Leahy (0-1), Luke Duggan Murray (0-1), and goalkeeper Eoin Davis, who struck over a placed ball, highlighted the depth and accuracy across the Imokilly team.

Muskerry battled bravely in difficult conditions, with captain Matthew Bradley leading the scoring on 0-6. He was backed up by Johnny Galvin, James Lane, and Sean O’Neill, who each struck two points, while Mark O’Connell, Paul Ring, and Kevin Murphy chipped in with a point apiece. Despite their efforts, Muskerry couldn’t find the goal they needed to truly test the Imokilly defence.

In the end, it was Imokilly’s sharper attack and spread of scorers that made the difference, as they finished with a commanding tally of 1-23 to 0-15. The win not only delivered silverware but also keeps alive their ambitions in this year’s championship, as they march on to the county quarter-finals.

Scorers

• Imokilly: J. Leahy 1-8 (0-4 frees), D. Healy 0-4, M. Kelly 0-3, B. Lawton 0-3, C. Cahill 0-2, W. Leahy 0-1, E. Davis 0-1 (’65), L. Duggan Murray 0-1.

• Muskerry: M. Bradley 0-6 (0-1 free), J. Galvin 0-2, J. Lane 0-2, S. O’Neill 0-2, M. O’Connell 0-1, P. Ring 0-1, K. Murphy 0-1.

Final Score: Imokilly 1-23 (26) – 0-15 (15) Muskerry