Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC final- All you need to know
County Finals Sunday: All You Need to Know
Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Intermediate and Premier Senior Hurling Championship Finals Sunday 18 October · SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Two county hurling finals take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this Sunday. Ballincollig play Dungourney in the Premier Intermediate final at 2pm, then Glen Rovers meet St Finbarr’s in the Premier Senior final at 4pm. Here is everything supporters need to know for the day.
At a glance
| Throw-in | Competition | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| 2pm | Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Final | Ballincollig v Dungourney |
| 4pm | Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship Final | Glen Rovers v St Finbarr’s |
Where: Both finals take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday, October 18.
Stadium opening: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh opens at 12.30pm for Premium ticket holders and at 1pm for all other stands.
Stands and seating: The North Stand, the South Stand (Lower, Upper and Premium levels) and the Blackrock Terrace will be open. Seating is unreserved and on a first come, first served basis, so supporters are encouraged to arrive early. The stands are shown the on the map below. South Stand Upper is in Yellow.
Where to watch: Both finals will be broadcast live on our broadcast partner’s website, Clubber. Supporters can visit www.clubber.ie for live coverage.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased in advance at selected SuperValu and Centra stores or online at gaacork.ie/tickets. U16s do not require a ticket.
Premier Intermediate Final: Ballincollig v Dungourney (2pm)
How many titles have they won?
Neither club has won the Premier Intermediate title, so Sunday will produce a first-time champion. Ballincollig were runners-up last year, losing the 2025 final to Ballinhassig. Dungourney are in their first Premier Intermediate final.
Road to the final
Ballincollig won all three of their group games to top Group 1 and go straight through to the semi-final, where they beat Carrigaline 1-25 to 2-19.
Dungourney came through Group 2 after an opening-round defeat to Cloyne. They beat Aghabullogue 3-26 to 3-25 after extra time in the quarter-final, then booked their place in the final with a 2-14 to 1-15 win over Valley Rovers in the semi-final.
Who’s the referee?
Niall Fahy of Brian Dillons will take charge of the final. He previously refereed the Intermediate A Hurling Final in 2024 and took charge of a Munster championship game in Semple Stadium this year.
Linesmen: Canice Walsh (Nemo Rangers), Ian McCarthy (Bandon). Umpires: John O’Herlihy, Willie Murphy, Jason Long (Brian Dillons), Gordon Ahern (Lough Rovers).
Running order
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 1.38pm | Ballincollig take the field (City End) |
| 1.40pm | Dungourney take the field (Blackrock End) |
| 1.56pm | The toss |
| 2.00pm | Throw-in |
| 2.32pm | Half-time mini-games |
Premier Senior Final: Glen Rovers v St Finbarr’s (4pm)
How many titles have they won?
Glen Rovers have won 27 Cork Premier Senior Hurling Championship titles and finished runners-up on 18 occasions. St Finbarr’s have won 26 titles and finished runners-up 15 times. Both clubs will be aiming to add another county title to their impressive records.
Road to the final
Glen Rovers finished second in the group stages before securing their place in the final with a 2-21 to 1-18 victory over Midleton in the semi-final. They had previously defeated Charleville in the quarter-final.
St Finbarr’s also finished second in the group stages. They booked their place in the final with a 1-27 to 1-22 win over Kanturk in the semi-final, having previously defeated Imokilly in the quarter-final.
Who’s the referee?
Wayne King of Banteer will take charge of the final. He previously refereed the Co-Op Superstores Senior A Hurling Final in 2024.
Linesmen: Ciarán Murphy (Glanworth), Colm Lyons (Nemo Rangers). 4th Official: Patrick O’Mahony (Kilbrittain). Umpires: Evan O’Brien, Kelvin O’Connor, Gerry O’Connor (all Banteer), Richie King (Kilbrin).
Running order
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 3.31pm | Glen Rovers take the field (City End) |
| 3.33pm | St Finbarr’s take the field (Blackrock End) |
| 3.50pm | The toss |
| 3.53pm | Parade of the teams with the Barrack Street Band |
| 3.58pm | Amhrán na bhFiann |
| 4.00pm | Throw-in |
| 4.32pm | Half-time mini-games |
| 4.33pm | Presentation of the Blackrock Jubilee Team |
Also on the day
- Barrack Street Band: the Senior finalists will parade behind the Barrack Street Band before the 4pm throw-in.
- Half-time mini-games: young club players will play on the pitch at half-time in both finals.
- Blackrock Jubilee Team: the Blackrock Jubilee Team will be presented to the crowd at half-time in the Senior final.
