Super Sunday- Massive day of hurling in Premier Senior Championship
A dramatic Sunday of championship hurling saw Kanturk produce a historic victory over holders Sarsfields, while Glen Rovers and St Finbarr’s also booked their places in the Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC semi-finals.
There was also extra-time drama in the Co-Op Superstores Senior A Hurling Championship as Watergrasshill overcame Ballinhassig in a thrilling quarter-final at Ovens.
Sunday Results
| Competition | Result |
|---|---|
| Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC | Kanturk 4-19 Sarsfields 1-25 |
| Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC | St Finbarr’s 1-24 Imokilly 1-13 |
| Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC | Glen Rovers 2-22 Charleville 1-20 |
Kanturk make history
Kanturk produced one of the results of the championship at Mallow, defeating reigning champions Sarsfields to reach the Premier SHC semi-finals for the first time.
Two first-half goals helped Kanturk establish a 2-8 to 0-10 interval lead. Sarsfields reduced the deficit after the restart, but a superb goal from Colin Walsh restored Kanturk’s advantage as the Duhallow side held on for a three-point victory.
Brian O’Sullivan finished with 0-10, while Walsh contributed 1-4. Kanturk will now face St Finbarr’s in the last four.
Barrs through to last four
St Finbarr’s produced a strong second-half display to overcome Imokilly by 1-24 to 1-13.
William Buckley led the scoring with 0-7, while Damien Cahalane struck a superb first-half goal. The Barrs then pulled clear after the interval, outscoring Imokilly by 0-10 to 0-3 during a decisive third-quarter spell.
The victory sets up a semi-final meeting with Kanturk.
Glen return to semi-finals
Glen Rovers secured their first Premier SHC semi-final appearance in five years with a 2-22 to 1-20 victory over Charleville.
Two first-half goals from Simon Kennefick and Patrick Horgan helped the Glen turn an early Charleville lead into a 2-10 to 0-11 half-time advantage.
Patrick Horgan finished with 1-12 as Glen Rovers held off a late Charleville fightback to book a semi-final against Midleton.
SEMI-FINAL LINE-UP
Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC
Kanturk v St Finbarr’s
Glen Rovers v Midleton
