McCarthy Insurance Group FC weekend round up

This past weekend, the McCarthy Insurance Group Club Football Championships served up drama across every grade, with shocks, thrillers, and some heavyweights stamping their authority as we move towards the knockout stages.

Friday Night – Premier Junior Fireworks

The McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship sparked into life on Friday evening. Canovee hit the ground running, bagging three goals to ease past Ballydesmond. St Nick’s carried too much firepower for Urhan, while Cobh impressed with a strong win over Kinsale. Cullen’s sharp shooting saw them past Na Piarsaigh, while Buttevant edged a high-scoring shootout with Inniscarra. The tightest game of the night came in Glenville, where Millstreet just shaded a thriller by a single point.

Saturday – Intermediate Battles

Saturday belonged to the Intermediate grades. In the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship, Aghabullogue showed composure against Aghada, while Bantry Blues proved too strong for Nemo Rangers. Naomh Abán powered past Bandon, Glanmire held Rockchapel to a draw-like battle before sneaking through, Kiskeam fired four goals to dismiss Castletownbere, and Uibh Laoire outgunned neighbours Macroom in a classic.

In the McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship, Adrigole’s goals proved decisive against Ballinora, while St Finbarr’s second side outclassed Glanworth. Gabriel Rangers looked impressive in a comfortable win over Dromtarriffe, and Mitchelstown were ruthless against Kildorrery. Kilmurry laid down a marker with victory over Boherbue, and Ilen Rovers powered past St Vincent’s.

Sunday – Senior Showdowns

Sunday was all about the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship. Newcestown stunned Castlehaven by two points, sending shockwaves through the draw. Mallow hit Valley Rovers for 2-20 in a high-scoring display, while Clonakilty swept aside Carbery Rangers. St Finbarr’s underlined their title credentials with a ruthless win over Carrigaline, while Ballincollig edged Douglas by a point in a nail-biter. Nemo Rangers were imperious, smashing four goals past St Michael’s in a one-sided clash.

In the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship, Éire Óg held firm against Kilshannig, while Kanturk and Newmarket couldn’t be separated. Cill na Martra got the better of Clyda Rovers, and Knocknagree overcame Fermoy in a goal-heavy contest. Beál Átha’n Ghaorthaidh’s three goals made the difference against Bishopstown, and Dohenys were sharp in their win over O’Donovan Rossa.

📊 Results

McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship

  • Canovee 3-9 Ballydesmond 1-5
  • Urhan 0-7 St Nick’s 2-11
  • Kinsale 0-3 Cobh 1-11
  • Na Piarsaigh 3-2 Cullen 2-18
  • Buttevant 3-12 Inniscarra 3-10
  • Glenville 1-14 Millstreet 0-17

McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship

  • Aghabullogue 1-13 Aghada 0-10
  • Bantry Blues 2-13 Nemo Rangers 1-11
  • Naomh Abán 1-18 Bandon 1-7
  • Rockchapel 1-10 Glanmire 0-13
  • Kiskeam 4-13 Castletownbere 1-14
  • Uibh Laoire 2-17 Macroom 1-17

McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship

  • Adrigole 2-14 Ballinora 1-10
  • Glanworth 2-6 St Finbarr’s 0-15
  • Gabriel Rangers 0-20 Dromtarriffe 1-10
  • Mitchelstown 3-13 Kildorrery 0-9
  • Boherbue 0-9 Kilmurry 2-11
  • Ilen Rovers 1-14 St Vincent’s 1-5

McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship

  • Castlehaven 0-10 Newcestown 0-12
  • Mallow 2-20 Valley Rovers 1-15
  • Clonakilty 1-17 Carbery Rangers 0-6
  • St Finbarr’s 2-23 Carrigaline 0-10
  • Ballincollig 1-10 Douglas 0-11
  • Nemo Rangers 4-18 St Michael’s 0-13

McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship

  • Éire Óg 1-14 Kilshannig 0-12
  • Kanturk 0-14 Newmarket 0-14
  • Cill na Martra 0-15 Clyda Rovers 0-12
  • Knocknagree 1-14 Fermoy 2-5
  • Bishopstown 1-12 Beál Átha’n Ghaorthaidh 3-9
  • Dohenys 1-13 O’Donovan Rossa 0-11

🏆 The Road Ahead – Knockout Stages

McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship

  • Quarter-finals: St Finbarr’s v Castlehaven, Newcestown v Carrigaline, Ballincollig v Duhallow
  • Semi-finals: Nemo Rangers v winner of Newcestown/Carrigaline; winner of St Finbarr’s/Castlehaven v winner of Ballincollig/Duhallow
  • Relegation play-off: Carbery Rangers v Valley Rovers

McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship

  • Quarter-finals: Éire Óg v Bishopstown, Knocknagree v Kanturk
  • Semi-finals: Cill na Martra v winner of Knocknagree/Kanturk; Beál Átha’n Ghaorthaidh v winner of Éire Óg/Bishopstown
  • Relegation play-off: Fermoy v O’Donovan Rossa

McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship

  • Quarter-finals: Aghabullogue v Kiskeam, Glanmire v Aghada
  • Semi-finals: Uibh Laoire v winner of Glanmire/Aghada; Naomh Abán v winner of Aghabullogue/Kiskeam
  • Relegation play-off: Bandon v Macroom

McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship

  • Quarter-finals: Gabriel Rangers v Ballinora, Ilen Rovers v Mitchelstown
  • Semi-finals: Adrigole v winner of Ilen Rovers/Mitchelstown; Kilmurry v winner of Gabriel Rangers/Ballinora
  • Relegation play-off: St Vincent’s v Dromtarriffe

McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship

  • Quarter-finals: Cullen v Canovee, Inniscarra v Cobh
  • Semi-finals: Buttevant v winner of Inniscarra/Cobh; St Nick’s v winner of Cullen/Canovee
  • Relegation play-off: Ballydesmond v Millstreet