Knockout Places on the Line as Round 3 Takes Centre Stage
The race for the McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championship knockout stages intensifies this weekend as Round 3 gets underway across Cork.
Two rounds of group action have already produced plenty of drama, with several groups finely poised heading into the next round. With the top two teams in each group progressing to the knockout stages, there is little room for error as clubs look to put themselves in the strongest possible position.
The opening rounds have delivered a series of close contests and eye-catching results, with unbeaten starts, narrow defeats and high-scoring victories shaping the various groups. For some teams, another win could put them within touching distance of the knockout stages, while others will know that points are now essential.
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship
Round 3 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship takes place this weekend with six games across the county.
Schedule & Tickets
| Time | Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 PM | Canovee v Na Piarsaigh | Get Tickets |
| 7:30 PM | Cobh v Urhan | Get Tickets |
| 7:30 PM | Cullen v Millstreet | Get Tickets |
| 7:30 PM | Inniscarra v Glenville | Get Tickets |
| 7:30 PM | St. Nick’s v Kilmacabea | Get Tickets |
| 7:30 PM | St. Vincent’s v Kinsale | Get Tickets |
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship
Round 3 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship takes place this weekend with six fixtures across Cork.
Schedule & Tickets
| Time | Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 PM | Adrigole v Kildorrery | Get Tickets |
| 3:00 PM | Bandon v Boherbue | Get Tickets |
| 3:00 PM | Gabriel Rangers v St. Finbarr’s | Get Tickets |
| 3:00 PM | Ilen Rovers v Buttevant | Get Tickets |
| 3:00 PM | Kilmurry v Glanworth | Get Tickets |
| 3:00 PM | Mitchelstown v Dromtarriffe | Get Tickets |
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship
Round 3 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship takes place this weekend with six games across Cork.
Schedule & Tickets
| Time | Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | Aghada v Castletownbere | Get Tickets |
| 5:00 PM | Fermoy v Ballinora | Get Tickets |
| 5:00 PM | Glanmire v Bantry Blues | Get Tickets |
| 5:00 PM | Kiskeam v Macroom | Get Tickets |
| 5:00 PM | Naomh Abán v Nemo Rangers | Get Tickets |
| 5:00 PM | Uibh Laoire v Rockchapel | Get Tickets |
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ Football Championship
Round 3 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ Football Championship takes place this weekend across Cork.
Schedule & Tickets
| Time | Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Béal Áthan Ghaorthaidh v Dohenys | Get Tickets |
| 2:00 PM | Bishopstown v Clyda Rovers & Castlehaven v Knocknagree | Get Tickets |
| 2:00 PM | Carbery Rangers v Newmarket | Get Tickets |
| 2:00 PM | Cill na Martra v O’Donovan Rossa | Get Tickets |
| 2:00 PM | Kanturk v Aghabullogue | Get Tickets |
| 2:00 PM | Éire Óg v Kilshannig | Get Tickets |
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship
Round 3 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship takes centre stage this weekend across Cork.
Schedule & Tickets
| Time | Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Bishopstown v Clyda Rovers & Castlehaven v Knocknagree | Get Tickets |
| 4:00 PM | Ballincollig v Clonakilty | Get Tickets |
| 4:00 PM | Carrigaline v Douglas | Get Tickets |
| 4:00 PM | Newcestown v St. Michael’s | Get Tickets |
| 4:00 PM | St. Finbarr’s v Mallow | Get Tickets |
| 5:00 PM | Nemo Rangers v Valley Rovers | Get Tickets |
For more information visit gaacork.ie/county-championships-2026/
