Co-op Superstores Premier SHC 2025 – Semi-Final Preview

Pictured are Pat Horgan, Chairperson Cork Gaa, John Kiely, Manager Co Op Superstores Midleton Branch and Brian Taylor, Regional Area Manager Co Op Superstores with David Cremin, Midleton, Alan O’Callaghan, Blackrock, Bryan Murphy, Sarsfields and Eoin Keane, St. Finbarrs, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Senior Hurling Championship Semi Finals, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

This Sunday, October 5th, all eyes will be on SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for a massive Co-op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship semi-final double-header. Two heavyweight clashes are set for the day: Blackrock take on Midleton at 2:00 PM, followed by Sarsfields against St Finbarr’s at 3:45 PM.

Four of Cork’s traditional hurling powerhouses have battled their way through group stages and quarter-finals to reach this point — here’s how each team made it to Super Sunday.

Pictured are, Alan O’Callaghan, Blackrock and David Cremin, Midleton, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Senior Hurling Championship Semi Finals, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 1: Blackrock vs Midleton

Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Time: Sunday, October 5th – 2:00 PM

Blackrock’s Path

Blackrock opened their campaign with a solid 1-20 (23) to 0-18 (18) win over Kanturk. They were beaten in Round 2 by a strong St Finbarr’s side, 2-25 (31) to 2-14 (20), but bounced back emphatically in Round 3 with a huge 0-33 (33) to 0-11 (11) victory over Douglas. Their two group wins were enough to secure a direct semi-final spot.

Group Stage Results:

Round 1: Blackrock 1-20 – 0-18 Kanturk ✅
Round 2: Blackrock 2-14 – 2-25 St Finbarr’s ❌
Round 3: Blackrock 0-33 – 0-11 Douglas ✅

Midleton’s Path

Midleton had a strong group stage, beginning with a 0-24 (24) to 0-19 (19) win over Newtownshandrum. Round 2 saw them fall to Newcestown by 3-21 (30) to 1-20 (23), but they hit back in Round 3 with a powerful 1-23 (26) to 1-14 (17) victory over Charleville. Into the quarter-finals, they edged a thriller against Glen Rovers, winning 2-19 (25) to 2-17 (23) to book their semi-final place.

Group Stage Results:

Round 1: Midleton 0-24 – 0-19 Newtownshandrum ✅
Round 2: Midleton 1-20 – 3-21 Newcestown ❌
Round 3: Midleton 1-23 – 1-14 Charleville ✅

Quarter-Final: Midleton 2-19 – 2-17 Glen Rovers ✅

REPRO FREE.
23/09/2025.
Pictured are, Bryan Murphy, Sarsfields and Eoin Keane, St. Finbarrs, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Senior Hurling Championship Semi Finals, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 2: Sarsfields vs St Finbarr’s

Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Time: Sunday, October 5th – 3:45 PM

Sarsfields’ Path

Sarsfields have looked in top form throughout the championship. They began with a dominant 1-28 (31) to 1-14 (17) win over Fr O’Neill’s, and followed it up with a 4-30 (42) to 3-15 (24) shootout victory against Erin’s Own. In Round 3, they faced Glen Rovers and came out on top 2-23 (29) to 2-19 (25). Carrying that momentum into the quarter-finals, they defeated Charleville 0-22 (22) to 1-15 (18), sealing a semi-final showdown with the Barrs.

Group Stage Results:

Round 1: Sarsfields 1-28 – 1-14 Fr O’Neill’s ✅
Round 2: Sarsfields 4-30 – 3-15 Erin’s Own ✅
Round 3: Sarsfields 2-23 – 2-19 Glen Rovers ✅

Quarter-Final: Sarsfields 0-22 – 1-15 Charleville ✅

St Finbarr’s Path

The Barrs sent out a strong statement in Round 1 with a 1-25 (28) to 0-19 (19) win over Douglas. They backed it up with another big result against Blackrock, winning 2-25 (31) to 2-14 (20). Round 3 saw them defeat Kanturk 0-25 (25) to 1-17 (20) to top their group and qualify directly for the semi-finals. With three wins from three, the Togher men arrive at Páirc Uí Chaoimh unbeaten and full of confidence.

Group Stage Results: