Cork lose in hurling clash with Tipperary

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Tipperary 2-22 Cork 1-21

By Shane Brophy at FBD Semple Stadium

Tipperary cemented their place at the top of the National Hurling League Division 1A with a four point win over great rivals Cork on Saturday night.

Played in front of a crowd of 11,357, it was the visitors’ who made the brighter start going into a three points to one lead before Tipp scored the first goal in the fourth minute with Jake Morris running onto an Alan Tynan pass and fired to the net from 21-yards.

Darragh McCarthy was to the fore for Tipp in the opening half, with his first of five points from play before Cork goaled through Brian Hayes on eight minutes after being played in by Shane Barrett.

Cork were the more threatening in the early going and stretched into a three point lead on two occasions with Cormac O’Brien and Robbie O’Flynn getting notable scores while Shane Barrett forced a good save out of Barry Hogan.

Tipp were working hard and were rewarded with four points on the bounce, all from McCarthy to retake the lead in the 21st minute. From there to half time it was more or less score for score with Tipp forcing more turnovers, but Cork were still able to work good points from Micheal Mullins and O’Flynn while Jason Forde scored two for Tipp with McCarthy bringing his tally in the half to eight in total with the best of his points from play for a slender 1-12 to 1-11 half time advantage.

Tipp pushed on at the start of the second half and opened up a four point lead with Gearoid O’Connor and Forde adding to their tallies before Cork came roaring back with inspirational leader Patrick Horgan making an immediate impact off the bench, from play and winning frees, to draw level on 54 minutes at 1-17 each.

Tipp were under the cosh but weathered the storm, responding with three points in a row from Willie Connors, man of the match Ronan Maher, and Craig Morgan, before Morgan played in sub Dylan Walsh for Tipp’s second goal on 59 minutes to go six clear.

It was a winning lead, embellished by points from sub Oisin O’Donoghue and a 10th point from Darragh McCarthy, with Cork pushing hard with Shane Barrett and Brian Hayes forcing good saves out of Barry Hogan but Tipp held on for a deserved victory.

Scorers for Tipperary: Darragh McCarthy 0-10 (5fs), Jake Morris 1-1, Jason Forde, Gearoid O’Connor 0-3 each, Dylan Walsh 1-0, Ronan Maher (free), Craig Morgan, Willie Connors, Alan Tynan, Oisin O’Donoghue 0-1 each.

Scorers for Cork: Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-11 (6fs, 1 65), Patrick Horgan 0-3 (1f), Brian Hayes 1-0, Robbie O’Flynn 0-2, Micheal Mullins, Jack O’Connor, Cormac O’Brien, Shane Barrett, Diarmuid Healy 0-1 each.

Tipperary: Barry Hogan; Eoghan Connolly, Michael Breen, Robert Doyle; Joe Caesar, Ronan Maher, Bryan O’Mara; Craig Morgan, Willie Connors; Gearoid O’Connor, Alan Tynan, Jake Morris; Sean Kenneally, Jason Forde, Darragh McCarthy.

Subs: Dylan Walsh for Kenneally (HT); Oisin O’Donoghue for Connors (55); Michael Corcoran for O’Mara (56); John McGrath for Forde (67); Noel McGrath for O’Connor (70).

Cork: Patrick Collins; Ger Millerick, Eoin Downey, Niall O’Leary; Micheal Mullins, Ciaran Joyce, Cormac O’Brien; Tim O’Mahony, Darragh Fitzgibbon; Ethan Twomey, Shane Barrett, Robbie O’Flynn; Jack O’Connor, Brian Hayes, Robbie Cotter.

Subs: Patrick Horgan for Cotter (46); Diarmuid Healy for O’Flynn (47); Luke Meade for O’Mahony (49); Jack Cahalane for O’Connor (55); Brian Roche for Twomey (64).

Referee: Liam Gordon (Galway)

Cork Senior Hurling Team Update

Cork Senior Hurling Team Update
In a change to the Cork Senior Hurling team for tomorrow night’s Allianz Hurling League fixture versus Limerick, Robert Downey (Glen Rovers) will be replaced by Luke Meade (Newcestown) due to injury.
 
Darragh Flynn (Ballygiblin) will be added to the panel of 26.
 
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The Cork Team to play Limerick has been announced

The Cork Senior Hurling Team to play Limerick in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday February 1st at 7.30pm has been announced;
1.Patrick Collins,Ballinhassig
2.Niall O’ Leary,Castlelyons
3.Ger Millerick,Fr.O’Neills
4.Eoin Roche, Bride Rovers
5.Ciaran Joyce, Castlemartyr
6.Robert Downey,(c)Glen Rovers
7.Cormac O’Brien, Newtownshandrum
8.Tim O’ Mahony ,Newtownshandrum
9.Darragh Fitzgibbon,Charleville
10.Ethan Twomey,St.Finbarr’s
11.Shane Kingston,Douglas
12.Shane Barrett,Blarney
13.Brian Hayes,St.Finbarr’s
14.Padraig Power,Blarney
15.Alan Connolly,Blackrock
16.Brion Saunderson,Midleton
17.Eoin Downey,Glen Rovers
18.Damien Cahalane,St. Finbarr’s
19.Mark Coleman,Blarney
20.Micheal Mullins,Whitechurch
21.Luke Meade,Newcestown
22.Brian Roche,Bride Rovers
23.Diarmuid Healy,Lisgoold
24.Conor Lehane,Midleton
25.Patrick Horgan,Glen Rovers
26.Robbie Cotter, Blackrock

 

 

 

 

 

Cork Off to Winning Start in Allianz Hurling League

 

Cork began their Allianz Hurling League campaign with an impressive win over Wexford at Chadwicks Wexford Park. Despite difficult weather conditions that hindered fluid play, the Rebels delivered a commanding team performance, laying down an early-season marker.

Key players Brian Hayes, Niall O’Leary, Padraig Power, and Cormac O’Brien led the charge, ensuring Cork stayed in control throughout the match. The team showed excellent cohesion and determination, setting a solid foundation for the season ahead.

The game wasn’t without its challenges, however. Declan Dalton received a straight red card in the second half, ruling him out of Cork’s clash with Limerick next Saturday night. His absence will be a blow, but the team’s collective effort and depth provide hope for a strong showing in the upcoming fixture.

 

Scorers for Wexford: C Byrne 0-7 f, C Dunbar, R O’Connor, D Codd, C McGuckin, J Redmond 0-1 each.

Cork: D Dalton 1-5 (1-0 pen, 0-2 f, 0-1 sl), P Power 1-4, B Hayes, D Fitzgibbon (0-2 f) 0-4 each, E Twomey 0-2, S Kingston, S Harnedy 0-1 each.

WEXFORD: M Fanning; N Murphy, S Donohoe, E Ryan; C McGuckin, C Foley, D Carley; C Hearne, D Codd; C Dunbar, R O’Connor, C Byrne Dunbar; K Foley S Casey, C Byrne.

Subs: S Rowley for D Carley (22), R Lawlor for K Foley (34), J Redmond for S Rowley (35 inj), T Kinsella for C Byrne Dunbar (54), C Flood for S Casey (66).

CORK: P Collins; N O’Leary, G Millerick, S O’Donoghue; T O’Mahony, R Downey, C O’Brien; L Meade, D Fitzgibbon; D Dalton, S Barrett, B Roche; B Hayes, P Power, S Kingston.

Subs: D Cahalane for S O’Donoghue (33 inj), E Twomey for R Downey (47 inj), S Harnedy for B Roche (56), R Cotter for S Barrett (64), C Lehane for S Kingston (68).

Referee: Michael Kennedy, Tipperary.

Cork hurlers win Canon O’Brien Cup

On Friday night, Cork reclaimed the Canon O’Brien Cup with a 6-24 to 0-13 victory over UCC at the Mardyke. After narrowly losing by a point last year, Pat Ryan’s side ensured there was no doubt this time. Cork led 1-11 to 0-5 at halftime, with Shane Kingston contributing 1-7, including a superbly taken goal.

The Rebels extended their lead after the break as Kingston converted a penalty following a foul on Alan Walsh, bringing his tally to 2-8. While UCC enjoyed a brief purple patch midway through the second half, scoring four points in a row through Darragh Flynn and others, they never truly threatened a goal. Cork’s defence, led by Cormac O’Brien and Conor Cahalane, held firm throughout.

Cork’s midfield, anchored by Brian Roche, impressed, while Diarmuid Healy caused problems with his powerful running from wing-forward. The Rebels emptied their bench in the second half, adding further attacking firepower. Robbie Cotter, Brian Hayes, and Declan Dalton found the net late, ensuring a resounding victory.

UCC goalkeeper Paudie O’Sullivan produced several outstanding saves to deny Cork additional first-half goals, but the gap at the break was already nine points. UCC will now turn their focus to the Fitzgibbon Cup.

 

Scorers for Cork: S Kingston 2-8 (1-0 penalty, 0-5 f), R Cotter 2-1, B Hayes, D Dalton 1-0 each, P Power, T O’Mahony (0-1 f, 0-1 65) 0-2 each, A Walsh, C Cahalane, D Healy, B Roche, E Carey, G Millerick, P Horgan (0-1 f), D Fitzgibbon, L Meade 0-1 each.

Scorers for UCC: B Cunningham 0-5 (0-4 f), F Coleman, D Flynn, W Buckley (0-1 f) 0-2 each, B Keating, E O’Leary, D McSweeney 0-1 each.

CORK: B Saunderson; S O’Donoghue, N O’Leary, E Roche; C Cahalane, R Downey (capt), C O’Brien; T O’Mahony, B Roche; D Healy, S Barrett, S Kingston; P Power, A Walsh, J Cahalane.

Subs: E Carey for O’Brien, L Meade for Power, D Fitzgibbon for Downey (all half-time), G Millerick for C Cahalane (35), B Hayes for Barrett, P Horgan for Kingston (both 39), R Cotter for J Cahalane, D Dalton for Walsh (both 42).

UCC (Cork unless stated): P O’Sullivan (Fr O’Neills); S Daly (Randal Óg), C Doolan (St Finbarr’s), M Mullaney (Stradbally, Waterford); E Guinane (Valley Rovers), J Dwyer (Ballincollig), T Wilk (Cobh); E Twomey (St Finbarr’s), D Flynn (Ballygiblin); B Cunninghan (St Finbarr’s), B Keating (Ballincollig), E Stokes (Doon, Limerick); D Cremin (Midleton), F Coleman (Blackrock), W Buckley (St Finbarr’s).

Subs: O O’Regan (Erin’s Own) for Daly, C McCarthy (Blarney) for Guinane, E O’Leary (Glen Rovers) for Cremin (all half-time), M Howell (Douglas) for Dwyer, D McSweeney (Blarney) for Flynn (both 42), E Kirby (Blarney) for Coleman (44), C Geary (Youghal) for Mullaney, C O’Mahony (Ballygunner, Waterford) for Stokes (both 47), J McCarthy (St Finbarr’s) for O’Sullivan (49), Flynn for Keating, K Lyons (Ballygarvan) for Cunningham (both 51).

Referee: C O’Regan (Ballyhea).