Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Junior Hurling Championship Final Friday 23 October · SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Co-Op Superstores Cork Premier Junior Hurling Championship Final Friday 23 October · SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
St Catherine’s and Kilshannig meet in the Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling final under the lights at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this Friday, with throw-in at 7.30pm. Here is everything supporters need to know for the evening.
At a glance
| Throw-in | Competition | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| 7.30pm | Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship Final | St Catherine’s v Kilshannig |
Where: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday, October 23.
Stadium opening: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh opens at 6.30pm, With throw-in at 7:30pm. A Garda cordon will be in place around the stadium from 5.30pm.
Stands and seating: The South Stand Lower and the Premium Level will be open. Seating in South Stand Lower is unreserved and on a first come, first served basis, so supporters are encouraged to arrive early.
Where to watch: The final will be broadcast live on our broadcast partner’s website, Clubber. Supporters can visit www.clubber.ie for live coverage.
Tickets: Tickets cost €18 for adults and €16 for students and OAPs. They can be purchased in advance at selected SuperValu and Centra stores or online at gaacork.ie/tickets. U16s do not require a ticket or via link below.
St Catherine’s v Kilshannig (7.30pm)
How many titles have they won?
Neither club has won the Premier Junior Hurling title, so Friday will produce a first-time champion. St Catherine’s are in their third final in four years, having lost to Erin’s Own in 2023 and Russell Rovers in 2024. They went on to win the Munster club title in 2023 and reached the All-Ireland final in Croke Park. Kilshannig are the reigning Cork Junior A Hurling champions, having won that title in 2025, and are in their first Premier Junior final.
Road to the final
St Catherine’s went unbeaten through the group stage, beating Cloughduv 1-23 to 1-21, Milford 1-23 to 1-16 and Tracton 0-16 to 0-14 to go straight through to the semi-final as one of the top two seeds. They then hit five goals to beat Barryroe 5-19 to 1-18 in Ballymah, with Brian Mulcahy scoring 2-3 and Gearóid O’Brien 2-0.
Kilshannig won all three of their group games, beating Nemo Rangers 1-16 to 0-16, Glen Rovers 1-25 to 0-13 and Ballygarvan 2-23 to 2-22, to go straight through to the semi-final. They booked their place in the final with a 2-24 to 0-15 win over Argideen Rangers in Coachford, with Jack Twomey scoring 1-4.
Who’s the referee?
Niall Hayes of Blarney will take charge of the final.
Running order
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 7.06pm | Kilshannig take the field (City End) |
| 7.08pm | St Catherine’s take the field (Blackrock End) |
| 7.25pm | The toss |
| 7.28pm | Amhrán na bhFiann |
| 7.30pm | Throw-in |
| 8.02pm | Half-time mini-games |
Also on the night
- Half-time mini-games: young club players (under-12 and younger) will play on the pitch at half-time, at 8.02pm.
For more information visit www.gaacork.ie.
