Championship Weekend Preview: Four Massive Finals at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh!
Pictured are Pat Horgan, Chairperson Cork Gaa and Brendan Harrington, McCarthy Insurance Group CEO with Steven Sherlock, St. Finbarrs and Alan O’Donovan, Nemo Rangers ahead of the McCarthy Insurance Group 2025 Senior Football (Premier SFC) Championship Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.
The Cork Club Championship Final’s season continues this weekend with four finals scheduled for SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th.
📅 Saturday, October 25th: Double-Header Day
Premier Junior Football Final: Buttevant vs St Nicks
- Time: 4:30 PM
- Competition: McCarthy Insurance Group Premier JFC
- The Story: The season-long journey for the Premier Junior title ends here. Buttevant and St Nicks face off for the Donal Hurley Cup and, crucially, a spot in the Intermediate grade next year, the winners will also represent Cork in the Munster Club Championship in 2025
Senior ‘A’ Hurling Final: Bride Rovers vs Castlelyons
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Competition: Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ HC
- The Story: The lights come on for a high-stakes East Cork derby! Bride Rovers play Castlelyons with the biggest reward in hurling on the line: promotion to the Premier Senior Hurling Championship for 2026.
📅 Sunday, October 26th: Football Finals Day
Senior ‘A’ Football Final: Cill na Martra vs Knocknagree
- Time: 1:30 PM
- Competition: McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ FC
- The Story: The opening act on Sunday sees two hugely popular clubs, Cill na Martra and Knocknagree, fighting for the final spot in the Premier Senior grade. This is a massive opportunity for both sides, and the winner will officially join Cork’s top-flight of football.
Premier Senior Football Final: Nemo Rangers vs St Finbarrs
- Time: 3:30 PM
- Competition: McCarthy Insurance Group Senior FC
- The Story: The main event. The classic Cork city rivalry takes centre stage as Nemo Rangers meet St Finbarrs for the Premier Senior Football title. This fixture never fails to deliver drama, intensity, and star quality. Both teams are packed with inter-county talent, and the prize is the coveted Andy Scannell Cup. This is history in the making—a truly unmissable spectacle.
🎟️ Ticket and Venue Information
All four matches will take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance.
We look forward to a spectacular weekend of championship action!
Cork V UCC | Canon O’Brien Cup Final
Cork hurlers will meet UCC in our annual Canon O'Brien Cup final in Mardyke Arena on Sunday 28th December @12noon
McGrath Cup – Cork v Tipperary
Cork will play Tipperary in the McGrath Cup on Tuesday January 6th at 7pm in Moyne-Templetouhy.
Munster SHL- Cork v Limerick
Cork will play Limerick in the Munster Hurling League on Wednesday January 7th at 7:35pm in the TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick.
McGrath Cup Round 2
Cork will play Limerick in Round 2 of the McGrath Cup on Sunday January 11th at 2pm in Páirc Uí Rinn.
Cork, T12 RF82 Ireland
Munster SHL- Cork v Clare
Cork will play Clare in the Munster Senior Hurling league, The game will take place in Mallow GAA complex. We are set for a 7pm start.
Mallow, Ireland
Youth Resistance Training Workshop for S&C and Club Coaches
Fuelling Success is a practical, evidence-based performance nutrition workshop for GAA players, coaches, and club leaders. Led by Cork Senior Hurling and Football performance nutritionists Paul O’Sullivan and Billy Murphy, the session provides clear, actionable guidance on fuelling, hydration, and recovery to support performance, recovery, and long-term player development.
Adult Coaching Conference
Cork GAA Cocahing and Games Adult Coaching Conference. A practical morning for adult GAA coaches focused on games-based, decision-led coaching, exploring how to develop intelligent, confident players who can think, decide and lead under pressure.
Cork v Waterford – Allianz Hurling League Round 1
Cork begin their Allianz Hurling League campaign with a home fixture against Waterford. The Round 1 clash takes place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
