Co-op Superstores Premier JHC 2025 Semi-Final Preview

This weekend, the semi-finals of the Co-op Superstores Premier JHC will take place, with Glen Rovers facing Cloughduv on Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 PM in Páirc Uí Rinn, and Kilbrittain taking on Ballygarvan on Saturday, October 4th at 4:00 PM in Minane Bridge. Both matches promise exciting action as the four teams battle for a place in the county final. Below is a summary of each team’s journey to the semi-finals.

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Semi-Final 1: Glen Rovers vs Cloughduv

Venue: Páirc Uí Rinn | Time: Friday, October 3rd, 7:30 PM

Glen Rovers’ Path

Glen Rovers have been in fine form throughout the championship. They began with a narrow win over St Catherines, 1-14 (17) to 0-15 (15), before a draw with St Finbarrs, 2-15 (21) to 1-18 (21), showcased their resilience. They finished the group stages strongly with a comprehensive victory over Meelin, 1-25 (28) to 0-18 (18). Their strong performance earned them a bye directly into the semi-finals, skipping the quarter-finals.

Group Stage Results:

• Round 1: Glen Rovers 1-14 – 0-15 St Catherines ✅

• Round 2: Glen Rovers 2-15 – 1-18 St Finbarrs ⚖️ (Draw)

• Round 3: Glen Rovers 1-25 – 0-18 Meelin ✅

Cloughduv’s Path

Cloughduv started with a dominant win over Nemo Rangers, 3-20 (29) to 0-17 (17). A tight contest with Kilbrittain in Round 2 saw them fall narrowly, 2-17 (23) to 1-17 (20), but they bounced back with a convincing victory over Barryroe, 1-25 (28) to 1-9 (12). In the quarter-finals, they defeated Argideen Rangers, 3-18 (27) to 1-14 (17), booking their place in the semi-final against Glen Rovers.

Group Stage Results:

• Round 1: Cloughduv 3-20 – 0-17 Nemo Rangers ✅

• Round 2: Cloughduv 1-17 – 2-17 Kilbrittain ❌

• Round 3: Cloughduv 1-25 – 1-9 Barryroe ✅

Quarter-Final: Cloughduv 3-18 – 1-14 Argideen Rangers ✅

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Semi-Final 2: Kilbrittain vs Ballygarvan

Venue: Minane Bridge | Time: Saturday, October 4th, 4:00 PM

Kilbrittain’s Path

Kilbrittain began their championship campaign with a win over Barryroe, 0-22 (22) to 1-15 (18). They suffered a setback in Round 2, losing narrowly to Cloughduv, 2-17 (23) to 1-17 (20), but came back strongly in Round 3 with a big win over Nemo Rangers, 3-19 (28) to 1-10 (13). Their performance in the group stages earned them a bye into the semi-finals, skipping the quarter-finals.

Group Stage Results:

• Round 1: Kilbrittain 0-22 – 1-15 Barryroe ✅

• Round 2: Kilbrittain 1-17 – 2-17 Cloughduv ❌

• Round 3: Kilbrittain 3-19 – 1-10 Nemo Rangers ✅

Ballygarvan’s Path

Ballygarvan started strong with a win over Milford, 1-23 (26) to 0-20 (20), before losing narrowly to Tracton, 1-14 (17) to 1-18 (21). They bounced back in Round 3 with a victory over Argideen Rangers, 0-26 (26) to 2-14 (20), securing a place in the quarter-finals. There, they edged past St Catherines in a thrilling contest, 1-18 (21) to 1-17 (20), to reach the semi-finals against Kilbrittain.

Group Stage Results:

• Round 1: Ballygarvan 1-23 – 0-20 Milford ✅

• Round 2: Ballygarvan 1-14 – 1-18 Tracton ❌

• Round 3: Ballygarvan 0-26 – 2-14 Argideen Rangers ✅

Quarter-Final: Ballygarvan 1-18 – 1-17 St Catherines ✅

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Ticket Information

• Páirc Uí Rinn (Glen Rovers vs Cloughduv, Friday 7:30 PM): Tickets available at the venue on the day.

• Minane Bridge (Kilbrittain vs Ballygarvan, Saturday 4:00 PM): Tickets available at the venue on the day.

Both semi-finals promise exciting, high-scoring encounters as the teams battle for a spot in the county final.