Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship Round-Up: Saturday, 22 August

There was a packed programme of Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship action on Saturday, with games played across the Premier Senior, Senior ‘A’, Intermediate ‘A’, Premier Intermediate and Premier Junior grades.

Premier Senior Hurling Championship At Páirc Uí Rinn, Midleton edged out Newcestown 1-18 to 1-17, followed by a dominant performance from St Finbarr’s to defeat Bride Rovers 3-21 to 1-18. Over in Mallow, Sarsfields emerged on top of an eight-goal thriller against Newtownshandrum (4-21 to 4-14), and Charleville secured a five-point victory over Douglas (0-19 to 0-14).

Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Na Piarsaigh put on an attacking clinic, outscoring Fermoy 0-32 to 3-13.

Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship Erins Own held off Ballygiblin 2-13 to 1-12, and Russell Rovers overcame Aghada 3-15 to 1-21.

Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Ballymartle and Carrigaline fought to a 3-17 apiece draw. Dungourney saw off Lisgoold 1-17 to 0-14, and Cloyne registered a four-point victory against Castlemartyr (2-13 to 2-9).

Premier Junior Hurling Championship Kilshannig posted a convincing 1-25 to 0-13 win over Glen Rovers, and Tracton came through a high-scoring shootout against Cloughduv, taking it 2-23 to 3-16.

Another busy day of championship action has been completed, with the race for knockout places continuing to intensify across the various grades.