Cork Clubs Ready for Munster Hurling Championship Action
Cork Clubs Ready for Munster Hurling Championship Action
Following an unforgettable weekend of success in the Co-op Superstores Cork Hurling Championships, the focus now shifts to the AIB Munster GAA Club Hurling Championships, where Sarsfields, Ballinhassig, and Kilbrittain will proudly fly the Cork flag in provincial competition.
Thanks to Cork’s qualification for the 2025 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, all three county champions receive a bye to the Munster semi-final stage, giving them extra preparation time as they await their opponents emerging from the quarter-finals.
Senior Championship: Sarsfields Await Quarter-Final Winner
Fresh from their Premier Senior triumph, Sarsfields will make their Munster bow in the semi-final on Sunday, November 16th.
Their opponents will be the winners of a mouth-watering quarter-final between Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) and Ballygunner (Waterford), two of the competition’s traditional heavyweights.
| Round | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final | 16/11 | Sarsfields (Cork) v Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) or Ballygunner (Waterford) | Limerick or Waterford venue |
Intermediate Championship: Ballinhassig Set for Tipperary Test
Ballinhassig, crowned Cork’s Intermediate champions, will face a tough test in their semi-final clash against the Tipperary Premier Intermediate champions — either Upperchurch-Drombane or Carrick Swan — also on Sunday, November 16th.
| Round | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final | 16/11 | Upperchurch-Drombane or Carrick Swan (Tipperary) v Ballinhassig (Cork) | Tipperary venue |
Junior Championship: Kilbrittain Begin with Semi-Final Clash
In the Junior grade, Kilbrittain continue their journey in the Munster semi-final on Saturday, November 15th. They’ll face the winners of the quarter-final between Kenmare Shamrocks (Kerry) and Knockaderry (Limerick).
| Round | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final | 15/11 | Kilbrittain (Cork) v Kenmare Shamrocks (Kerry) or Knockaderry (Limerick) | Cork or Limerick venue |
As the focus shifts from county to provincial competition, excitement builds once again across the Rebel County.
Best of luck to Sarsfields, Ballinhassig, and Kilbrittain as they prepare to represent Cork on the Munster stage.
