Round up from Friday and Saturday in Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championships

Weekend Hurling Round-Up: County Finalists Confirmed

The Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championships produced delight, drama and late winners across Cork as county final places were decided. From last-gasp goals to extra-time epics, the weekend served up plenty to talk about.

Premier Junior Hurling Championship

Glen Rovers booked their place in the Premier Junior Hurling final thanks to a late goal that proved decisive against Cloughduv. The Northsiders showed composure and class in a tense finish. On Saturday, Kilbrittain sealed their place in the decider with a dramatic late goal to see off Ballygarvan in a thrilling semi-final. The West Cork men will also represent Cork in the Munster Junior Club Championship following their hard-earned win.

Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship

Bride Rovers secured a long-awaited Senior A final appearance after overcoming Carrigtwohill in a contest that swung with momentum. Despite a strong Carrigtwohill comeback late on, the Rovers’ earlier goal burst and consistency in attack proved the difference. They will meet Castlelyons, who powered through their semi-final thanks to a superb attacking performance. Four well-taken goals highlighted their ability to strike at key moments as they overcame a determined Blarney side to book a place in the final.

Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship

Ballincollig came from behind in the second half with three clinical goals to edge out Dungourney and reach the Premier Intermediate final. Their attacking strength and sharp finishing in the closing stages turned the tide in their favour. Joining them will be Ballinhassig, who never trailed in their semi-final win over Cloyne. Their controlled display and accurate scoring saw them home by four points in Ovens, setting up an exciting decider with Ballincollig.

Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship

Bandon showed grit and determination to grind out a hard-fought win over Sarsfields in a low-scoring encounter dominated by defensive discipline. They will face Aghabullogue, who needed extra time to overcome Aghada in a remarkable ten-goal thriller. Aghabullogue’s energy and finishing power in the added period proved decisive, as they claimed their spot in the county final.

County Final Pairings

Competition	Finalists
Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship	Bride Rovers vs Castlelyons
Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship	Ballincollig vs Ballinhassig
Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship	Bandon vs Aghabullogue
Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship	Glen Rovers vs Kilbrittain (Kilbrittain will represent Cork in Munster)

Semi-Final Results

Competition	Result
Senior ‘A’ HC	Bride Rovers 3-14 — Carrigtwohill 1-14; Castlelyons 4-12 — Blarney 0-19
Premier IHC	Ballincollig 3-13 — Dungourney 0-17; Ballinhassig 3-15 — Cloyne 2-14
Intermediate ‘A’ HC	Bandon 0-10 — Sarsfields 0-8; Aghabullogue 5-18 — Aghada 3-19 (AET)
Premier JHC	Glen Rovers 1-18 — Cloughduv 0-19; Kilbrittain 1-17 — Ballygarvan 0-18

Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals

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.

Pictured are Sean O’Leary, Cloughduv and Ben Murphy, Glen Rovers, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

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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Pictured are Philip Wall, Kilbrittain and Piaras O’Halloran, Ballygarvan, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

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 ✅

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.

Cork GAA Post Primary Schools Football Season Throws In

The 2025/26 Cork GAA Post Primary Schools season gets underway this Friday, September 19th, as schools from every corner of the county begin their campaigns. The opening day promises plenty of excitement with fixtures spread across Senior A, B, C and D levels.

From Togher to Mallow, young footballers will line out with hopes of setting the tone for a successful season. For some schools, it’s a chance to build on last year’s progress, while for others it’s the start of a brand-new journey at senior level.

This year also marks a fresh chapter off the pitch. Since the beginning of the academic year, the running of Cork GAA Post Primary Schools has been supported by the Cork GAA Games Office, providing additional coordination and development across competitions. This new structure is set to strengthen the link between schools and the wider GAA community in Cork.

Friday’s opening programme features six fixtures, all scheduled for the morning and early afternoon, with plenty of local pride at stake.

📅 Opening Fixtures – Friday, 19th September 2025

Senior D Football

11:00 – Deerpark CBS 🆚 Carrigtwohill CC (St Finbarr’s, Togher)

Senior C Football

11:00 – PBC 🆚 MICC Dunmanway (Bishopstown GAA)

Senior B Football

11:00 – Glanmire CC 🆚 Douglas CS (Buck Leary’s Cross)
12:00 – Mitchelstown CBS 🆚 Coláiste Treasa Kanturk (Mitchelstown CBS)

Senior A Football

12:00 – Coachford College 🆚 St Francis College, Rochestown (Aghabullogue)
13:00 – Patrician Academy, Mallow 🆚 Skibbereen CS (Mallow)

Best of luck to all schools competing on opening day as another season of Post Primary Schools football begins.

O’Mahony Takes Charge of Colleges/Divisional Section Final

Imokilly claimed the honours in the Colleges/Divisional Section Final, seeing off the challenge of Muskerry in a competitive decider that was played out under the watchful eye of Kilbrittain official Patrick O’Mahony.

The game produced its share of hard battles and flowing passages of play, with Imokilly’s sharper finishing proving decisive on the day. Muskerry stayed in touch for long periods but ultimately couldn’t match the East Cork side’s scoring power when it mattered most.

For referee Patrick O’Mahony, the occasion marked another important step in a refereeing journey that began in 2018 when he completed the referees’ training course. Prior to that, he had already cut his teeth umpiring and running the line for his father, Michael.

“Picking up the whistle wasn’t entirely new to me,” Patrick reflected after the game. “My dad definitely played a big role in encouraging me to go for the course and give refereeing a shot. I never imagined I’d get to where I am today.”

Since joining the Munster Referees Panel in 2024, O’Mahony has benefited from the advice and encouragement of experienced Cork referees who have gone before him. His message to prospective officials is simple:
“Don’t let one bad day discourage you. Just like players, referees can have off days. What matters most is learning from your mistakes and coming back stronger the next time.”

O’Mahony was backed on the day by a strong team of match officials:

Umpires: Áine O’Mahony (Kilbrittain), Fergal Keohane (Kilbrittain), Michael Wall (Kilbrittain), Eoghan Hallahan (St Finbarr’s)
Linesmen: Michael O’Mahony (Kilbrittain), Cathán Tracy (Nemo Rangers)
Fourth Official: Canice Walsh (Nemo Rangers)

With Imokilly celebrating victory and Muskerry left to regroup, the final will also be remembered as another landmark outing for a young referee making his mark at County level.