GLEN ROVERS 2-20; ST FINBARR’S 0-23
18 October 2026; Glen Rovers players celebrate in the dressing room with the Seán Óg Murphy Cup after their side’s victory in the Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Glen Rovers and St Finbarr’s at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
Champions of Cork once again, and a first title achieved since 2016 for Glen Rovers.
The northsiders put up an excellent second-half performance, as Eoin O’Leary struck for the two goals to see the Glen bring down their city rivals St Finbarr’s.
A total of 19,041 flocked to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to watch the first Cork Senior Hurling Championship final between these two since 1988, and it didn’t disappoint.
Despite exerting greater control over their opponents in the opening period, Glen Rovers would find themselves trail at the break, after the Barrs hit four on the bounce to move two ahead at the interval, 0-12 to 0-10.
On the restart, Glen Rovers roared back and would not be caught. A couple of frees from Patrick Horgan – who was superb – had the teams level again, and in the 37th minute they found clearance.
A long ball in was misjudged by Seán Daly and O’Leary ghosted in behind to gather, and despite the best efforts of Ciarán Doolan to put him off balance, O’Leary batted home from close range to leave the northsiders 1-12 to 0-12 clear.
The Barrs fought on throughout the third and fourth quarters, Ethan Twomey in particular growing in influence. He would finish with five points from play in the second-half, but they could never draw level with their opponents, hovering between two and three behind.
The Glen were still two ahead with 55 minutes gone, right before O’Leary got the clinching goal. Rhys Dunne gathered possession and O’Leary was left unmarked right in front of goal, and Dunne popped the pass over the top to O’Leary, who made no mistake, 2-18 to 0-19.
18 October 2026; Glen Rovers captain Adam Lynch lifts the Seán Óg Murphy Cup after his side’s victory in the Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Glen Rovers and St Finbarr’s at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
From there a Barrs comeback would only materialise if they could conjure a green flag, and they fought so hard for it. But, each time they tacked on efforts, the Glen would find a response. The northsiders remained five in front going into added time.
Rickey Barrett and Ethan Twomey struck points to leave three in it, and they almost had that goal chance when Twomey fired a long ball in that broke kindly for William Buckley, but Cathal Hickey came out to meet Buckley before he could get his shot off, and the Barrs’ calls for a penalty were ignored.
With that moment, the Glen had it. The pitch was duly invaded by supporters and the celebrations ensued.
But how unthinkable this all looked just three years ago when they were relegated from Cork’s top flight.
The first half had been fiercely contested, the teams never separated by more than a goal. The Glen had started well to move in front early, and they maintained that advantage as Robert Downey had starved his inter-county teammate Brian Hayes of possession for almost the entirety of the opening half.
When Hayes finally did break free he was lethal, scoring three points in the 10 minutes before the break and assisting Sam Cunningham for the fourth on the bounce that left them two up.
However, they failed to build on that momentum in the second half and once the Glen re-established their advantage, they would not be caught.
Scorers for Glen Rovers: Patrick Horgan 0-11 (8fs), Eoin O’Leary 2-2, Rhys Dunne 0-3, Dean Brosnan 0-2, Micheál Mullins, Simon Kennefick 0-1 each.
Scorers for St Finbarr’s: Ben Cunningham 0-6 (5fs), Ethan Twomey 0-5, William Buckley, Brian Hayes 0-3 each, Sam Cunningham 0-2, Ciarán Doolan, Cian Walsh, Aidan Barry, Rickey Barrett 0-1 each.
Glen Rovers: Cathal Hickey; Adam Lynch, Robert Downey, Eoin Varian; Luke Horgan, Eoin Downey, Liam Coughlan; Rhys Dunne, Conor McCarthy; Dean Brosnan, Micheál Mullins, Lee Quilligan; Simon Kennefick, Patrick Horgan, Eoin O’Leary.
Subs: Brian Moylan for Quilligan (37), Dave Noonan for McCarthy (55), Adam O’Donovan for Dunne (60).
St Finbarr’s: Shane Hurley; Seán Daly, Damien Cahalane, Jamie Burns; Eoghan Finn, Ciarán Doolan, Conor Cahalane; Cian Walsh, Ethan Twomey; John Wigginton-Barrett, Ben Cunningham, Jack O’Kelly; Sam Cunningham, Brian Hayes, William Buckley.
Subs: Aidan Barry for Walsh (37), Jack Cahalane for O’Kelly (38), Rickey Barrett for S Cunningham (53).
Referee: Wayne King (Banteer).
CORK GAA LAUNCH NEW 2027 HOME KIT
CORK GAA LAUNCH NEW 2027 HOME KIT
A new look for the classic blood and bandage
Cork GAA Senior Footballers and Hurlers are set to enter 2027 with a new home kit that brings a modern mix to some classic imagery and traditional values.
Launched today, Cork’s new home jersey is an eye-catching ‘blood and bandage’ tribute featuring a return of the red colour collar and a fresh appearance for the white stripes.
Within the deep red hues of the new strip, the Cork GAA crest is subtly silhouetted, featuring the emblematic castles and ship that appear on the county’s emblem. The new home jersey will make its debut at the beginning of Cork’s upcoming 2027 GAA Allianz National Football and Hurling fixtures in January.
Cork GAA CEO, Kevin O’Donovan, said:
“We’ve leaned into some of the things that we believe Cork GAA stands for and is universally associated with – strength, identity and power. There’s such a rich heritage across both codes and we wanted the inclusion of the county crest to reflect that. We look forward to seeing our greatest ambassadors, our players, donning our beloved ‘blood and bandage’ as we approach 2027 with hope and unity.”
An official in-store launch will take place in the Sports Direct outlet at Mahon Point on Thursday, October 29, when fans will have the opportunity to meet some of Cork’s Senior Footballers and Hurlers between 5 – 6.30pm. Meanwhile, fans across the county and country can purchase the new kit online at oneills.com and at Sports Direct stores nationwide.
Leonard Brassell, Managing Director of Sports Direct Ireland, said:
“We are excited to launch the new 2027 Cork jersey and continue our partnership with Cork GAA. We know that tradition and heritage are hugely important to the people and players of Cork and these are values that Sports Direct shares with Cork GAA. We wish the Footballers and Hurlers all the best for the year ahead”.
The launch of Cork’s away jersey and training kit is expected within a few weeks.
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
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
Also on the night
For more information visit www.gaacork.ie.
Ireland panels announced ahead of Shinty-Hurling/Camogie Internationals
The panels for the 2026 Shinty-Hurling/Camogie Internationals have been announced ahead of this Saturday’s double-header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
An Ireland camogie team will face their Scottish counterparts at 4pm, before the hurling side face Scotland at 6pm.
Managers Ger Manley (camogie) and Eamon O’Shea (hurling) have confirmed their panels following trials in recent weeks, with Cork’s Ashling Thompson and Kilkenny’s Mikey Butler named as team captains.
The hurling selection is a strong one that features a combination of high-profile Liam MacCarthy Cup players along with some of the most outstanding performers in the Joe McDonagh, Christy Ring, Nickey Rakard, and Lory Meagher Cups this year.
Cork hurling supporters will be afforded an opportunity to show their appreciation for Seamus Harnedy, who recently announced his retirement from inter-county hurling after a 15-year career.
He along with others like Cian O’Sullivan (Dublin), Andrew Ormonde (Tipperary), Pearse Óg McCrickard (Down), Darragh Neary (Galway) Aaron Dunphy (Laois), and Luca McCusker (Fermanagh) should ensure Ireland won’t lack for firepower.
Antrim’s Gerard Walsh is the only player who played in last year’s victory over Scotland who is involved again this year and will be a key figure in a defence that features other stand-out talents like team captain Mikey Butler, Ian Shanahan (Laois), Patrick Turner (Derry), and Joe Murray (Leitrim).
Tickets for the Shinty-Hurling/Camoge Internationals are available below
Ireland Shinty-Hurling team: Billy Nolan (Waterford), Mikey Butler (Kilkenny), Ian Shanahan (Laois), Sam O’Farrell (Tipperary), Meehaul McGrath (Derry), Ryan Mullaney (Laois), Darragh Neary (Galway), Fiachra C-Fennell (Laois), Diarmuid Stritch (Clare), Aaron Dunphy (Laois), Andrew Ormonde (Tipperary), Cian O’Sullivan (Dublin), Luca McCusker (Fermanagh), Séamus Harnedy (Cork), Pearse Óg McCrickard (Down), Gerard Walsh (Antrim), Joe Murray (Leitrim), Patrick Turner (Derry), Kyle O’Connor (Kerry), Damien Healey (Meath).
Standby players: Seán Kelly (Derry), Johnny Maher (Longford), Ciaran McNally (Longford), Ethan Flynn (Monaghan), Evan Tully (Longford), Pádraig Doyle (Wicklow), Emmet Walsh (Monaghan), Kevin Goulding (Kerry).
Ireland Shinty-Camogie team: Amy Lee (Cork), Aimie Nolan (Carlow), Anais Curran (Wexford), Aoife McDonald (Tyrone), Ashling Thompson (Cork), Ava Fitzgerald (Cork), Dearbhla Magee (Antrim), Emma Murphy (Cork), Gráinne McDonald (Tyrone), Isobel Sheehan (Cork), Laura Hayes (Cork), Maeve Clince (Meath), Naoise Hughes (Armagh), Rachael Walsh (Waterford), Rebecca Kelly (Carlow), Saoirse McCarthy (Cork), Shannagh Hegarty (Antrim), Sinéad Wylde (Dublin), Sophie O’Callaghan (Limerick).
Cork 3rd level Colleges are in action this week
Both MTU and UCC are in GAA action this week with a number of games taking place including a Senior Hurling clash on Thursday night
Here are the fixtures with the Cork colleges (UCC and MTU Cork) in bold.
Monday October 19th
No Cork colleges played on Monday.
Tuesday October 20th
Fresher Hurling League Division 1A
Fresher Hurling League Division 2
Senior Football League Division 1
Camogie League Division 1
Camogie League
Ladies Football League Division 3
Ladies Football League
Thursday October 22nd
Senior Hurling League Division 1
Senior Football League Division 1
Senior Football League Division 2
Fresher Football League Division 1
Fresher Football League
Premier SHC Final 2026 | Glen Rovers are County Champions for the first time in 10 years
GLEN ROVERS 2-20; ST FINBARR’S 0-23
18 October 2026; Glen Rovers players celebrate in the dressing room with the Seán Óg Murphy Cup after their side’s victory in the Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Glen Rovers and St Finbarr’s at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
Champions of Cork once again, and a first title achieved since 2016 for Glen Rovers.
The northsiders put up an excellent second-half performance, as Eoin O’Leary struck for the two goals to see the Glen bring down their city rivals St Finbarr’s.
A total of 19,041 flocked to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh to watch the first Cork Senior Hurling Championship final between these two since 1988, and it didn’t disappoint.
Despite exerting greater control over their opponents in the opening period, Glen Rovers would find themselves trail at the break, after the Barrs hit four on the bounce to move two ahead at the interval, 0-12 to 0-10.
On the restart, Glen Rovers roared back and would not be caught. A couple of frees from Patrick Horgan – who was superb – had the teams level again, and in the 37th minute they found clearance.
A long ball in was misjudged by Seán Daly and O’Leary ghosted in behind to gather, and despite the best efforts of Ciarán Doolan to put him off balance, O’Leary batted home from close range to leave the northsiders 1-12 to 0-12 clear.
The Barrs fought on throughout the third and fourth quarters, Ethan Twomey in particular growing in influence. He would finish with five points from play in the second-half, but they could never draw level with their opponents, hovering between two and three behind.
The Glen were still two ahead with 55 minutes gone, right before O’Leary got the clinching goal. Rhys Dunne gathered possession and O’Leary was left unmarked right in front of goal, and Dunne popped the pass over the top to O’Leary, who made no mistake, 2-18 to 0-19.
18 October 2026; Glen Rovers captain Adam Lynch lifts the Seán Óg Murphy Cup after his side’s victory in the Cork County Premier Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between Glen Rovers and St Finbarr’s at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile
From there a Barrs comeback would only materialise if they could conjure a green flag, and they fought so hard for it. But, each time they tacked on efforts, the Glen would find a response. The northsiders remained five in front going into added time.
Rickey Barrett and Ethan Twomey struck points to leave three in it, and they almost had that goal chance when Twomey fired a long ball in that broke kindly for William Buckley, but Cathal Hickey came out to meet Buckley before he could get his shot off, and the Barrs’ calls for a penalty were ignored.
With that moment, the Glen had it. The pitch was duly invaded by supporters and the celebrations ensued.
But how unthinkable this all looked just three years ago when they were relegated from Cork’s top flight.
The first half had been fiercely contested, the teams never separated by more than a goal. The Glen had started well to move in front early, and they maintained that advantage as Robert Downey had starved his inter-county teammate Brian Hayes of possession for almost the entirety of the opening half.
When Hayes finally did break free he was lethal, scoring three points in the 10 minutes before the break and assisting Sam Cunningham for the fourth on the bounce that left them two up.
However, they failed to build on that momentum in the second half and once the Glen re-established their advantage, they would not be caught.
Scorers for Glen Rovers: Patrick Horgan 0-11 (8fs), Eoin O’Leary 2-2, Rhys Dunne 0-3, Dean Brosnan 0-2, Micheál Mullins, Simon Kennefick 0-1 each.
Scorers for St Finbarr’s: Ben Cunningham 0-6 (5fs), Ethan Twomey 0-5, William Buckley, Brian Hayes 0-3 each, Sam Cunningham 0-2, Ciarán Doolan, Cian Walsh, Aidan Barry, Rickey Barrett 0-1 each.
Glen Rovers: Cathal Hickey; Adam Lynch, Robert Downey, Eoin Varian; Luke Horgan, Eoin Downey, Liam Coughlan; Rhys Dunne, Conor McCarthy; Dean Brosnan, Micheál Mullins, Lee Quilligan; Simon Kennefick, Patrick Horgan, Eoin O’Leary.
Subs: Brian Moylan for Quilligan (37), Dave Noonan for McCarthy (55), Adam O’Donovan for Dunne (60).
St Finbarr’s: Shane Hurley; Seán Daly, Damien Cahalane, Jamie Burns; Eoghan Finn, Ciarán Doolan, Conor Cahalane; Cian Walsh, Ethan Twomey; John Wigginton-Barrett, Ben Cunningham, Jack O’Kelly; Sam Cunningham, Brian Hayes, William Buckley.
Subs: Aidan Barry for Walsh (37), Jack Cahalane for O’Kelly (38), Rickey Barrett for S Cunningham (53).
Referee: Wayne King (Banteer).