County Championships Update 07/09/2020

Please note confirmation of the quarter-final and semi-final pairings after this weekend’s Bon Secours County Football Championships, as listed below. Seedings (1&2) in brackets.

The next round of football games is now scheduled for the weekend of September 18th-20th as there is dual involvement in fourteen of the fifteen remaining football games across the four competitions. A draft of football fixtures has gone to the CCC for consideration and will soon be released to clubs.

Therefore, it will be Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship games only this weekend, as circulated previously and as listed underneath (note changes).

No final decision has been made on the scheduling of either hurling or football semi-finals yet, but it is likely that for the remainder of the year that most games will be played on the earliest possible date.

PREMIER SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Castlehaven (1) v St. Finbarr’s / Newcestown

Nemo Rangers (2) / Ballincollig v Valley Rovers / Duhallow

Relegation play-off: Ilen Rovers v Bishopstown

SENIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

O’Donovan Rossa (1) v St. Michael’s / Eire Óg

Fermoy (2) v Mallow / Bandon

Relegation play-off: St. Nick’s v Bantry

PREMIER INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Cill Na Martra (1) v Kanturk / Aghada

Newmarket (2) v Nemo Rangers / Knocknagree

Relegation play-off: Gabriel Rangers v Na Piarsaigh

INTERMEDIATE A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Mitchelstown (1) / Kinsale v Millstreet (4) / Aghabullogue

Kilshannig (2) / Glanworth v Rockchapel (3) / Ballinora

Relegation play-off: Glanmire v Mayfield

Official Notice:

Date Comp Round Fixture
Fri, Sept 11th @7.30pm PIHC Rel. p/o Valley Rovers v Blackrock in Páirc Uí Rinn (note change)
Sat, Sept 12th @4pm PIHC QF Watergrasshill v Courcey Rovers in Ballyanley
Sat, Sept 12th @2pm IAHC QF Sarsfields v Cloughduv in Ovens (note change)
Sat, Sept 12th @4pm IAHC QF Aghabullogue v Mayfield in Páirc Uí Rinn
Sat, Sept 12th @4pm IAHC Rel. RR (i) Meelin v Glen Rovers in Glantane
Sat, Sept 12th @5pm LIHC QF Russell Rovers v Milford in Fermoy
Sat, Sept 12th @5pm LIHC QF Tracton v Kilbrittain in Brinny
Sat, Sept 12th @5pm LIHC Rel. p/o Barryroe v Ballymartle in Bandon
Sat, Sept 12th @7.30pm PSHC QF Sarsfields v Erins Own in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh (note change)
Sat, Sept 12th @7.30pm PIHC QF Blarney v Ballincollig in Pairc Uí Rinn
Sun, Sept 13th @2pm PSHC QF Blackrock v Douglas in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sun, Sept 13th @2pm PSHC Rel. p/o Bishopstown v Ballyhea in Mallow
Sun, Sept 13th @2pm SAHC QF Newcestown v Bride Rovers in Blarney
Sun, Sept 13th @4pm SAHC QF Kanturk v Bandon in Coachford
Sun, Sept 13th @4pm SAHC Rel. p/o Kilworth v Killeagh in Ballynoe
Sun, Sept 13th @7pm PSHC QF Na Piarsaigh v UCC in Páirc Uí Rinn

County Championship Update 03/09/2020

Clubs are reminded of the schedule for the final stages of the Co-Op Superstores and Bon Secours Hurling and Football championships, as circulated previously.
  • Sept 11th-13th     H & F Quarter-finals & Relegation play-offs
  • Sept 18th-20th    Quarter-finals, Semi-finals & Relegation play-offs
  • Sept 25th-27th    Semi-finals II
  • Oct 2nd-4th         Finals
  • Oct 9th-11th        Football Finals (alternative)
On the weekend of September 11th-13th, all quarter-finals and relegation play-offs in the hurling championship will take place, as well as all quarter-finals and relegation play-offs in the football championship which do not involve dual clubs. The football quarter-finals will be confirmed after next weekend’s results.
On the weekend of September 18th-20th, the hurling semi-finals are provisionally fixed, subject to dual involvement, while the remaining football quarter-finals are likely to be played. The CCC reserves the right to play either code on this weekend in order to facilitate dual involvement.
Football fixtures to follow once quarter-final pairings are known.
Hurling fixtures, as ratified by the CCC, are listed below. All games are ‘finish on the day’.
Date Comp Round Fixture
Sept 11th-13th H & F Quarter-finals & Relegation play-offs
Fri, Sept 11th @7.30pm PIHC Rel. p/o Valley Rovers v Blackrock in Páirc Uí Rinn (note change)
Sat, Sept 12th @4pm PIHC QF Watergrasshill v Courcey Rovers in Ballyanley
Sat, Sept 12th @4pm IAHC QF Sarsfields v Cloughduv in Ovens
Sat, Sept 12th @4pm IAHC QF Aghabullogue v Mayfield in Páirc Uí Rinn
Sat, Sept 12th @4pm IAHC Rel. RR (i) Meelin v Glen Rovers in Glantane
Sat, Sept 12th @5pm LIHC QF Russell Rovers v Milford in Fermoy
Sat, Sept 12th @5pm LIHC QF Tracton v Kilbrittain in Brinny
Sat, Sept 12th @5pm LIHC Rel. p/o Barryroe v Ballymartle in Bandon
Sat, Sept 12th @7.30pm PSHC QF Sarsfields v Erins Own in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh (note change)
Sat, Sept 12th @7.30pm PIHC QF Blarney v Ballincollig in Pairc Uí Rinn
Sun, Sept 13th @2pm PSHC QF Blackrock v Douglas in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sun, Sept 13th @2pm PSHC Rel. p/o Bishopstown v Ballyhea in Mallow
Sun, Sept 13th @2pm SAHC QF Newcestown v Bride Rovers in Blarney
Sun, Sept 13th @4pm SAHC QF Kanturk v Bandon in Coachford
Sun, Sept 13th @4pm SAHC Rel. p/o Kilworth v Killeagh in Ballynoe
Sun, Sept 13th @7pm PSHC QF Na Piarsaigh v UCC in Páirc Uí Rinn
Sept 18th-20th Quarter-final, Semi-finals & Relegation play-offs
w/e, Sept 18th-20th PSHC SF Glen Rovers v Sarsfields / Erins Own prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th PSHC SF Blackrock / Douglas v Na Piarsaigh  / UCC prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th SAHC SF Fr. O’Neill’s v Newcestown / Bride Rovers prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th SAHC SF Charleville v Kanturk / Bandon prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th PIHC SF Carrigaline v Blarney / Ballincollig prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th PIHC SF Castlelyons v Watergrasshill / Courcey Rovers prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th IAHC SF Éire Óg v Sarsfields / Cloughduv prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th IAHC SF Kildorrery v Aghabullogue / Mayfield prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th LIHC QF Castlemartyr v Tracton / Kibrittain prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th LIHC QF St. Catherine’s v Russell Rovers / Milford prov
w/e, Sept 18th-20th IAHC Rel. RR (ii) Argideen Rangers v Meelin prov

Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship Update

Many thanks to all participant and host clubs for fulfilling another busy weekend of games in the Co-Op Superstores County Hurling Championships.

Listed below are the concluding stages of all five competitions.

The next round of hurling games is scheduled for the weekend of September 11th-13th.

Details to follow.

 

PREMIER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Glen Rovers v Sarsfields / Erin’s Own

Blackrock / Douglas v Na Piarsaigh / UCC

Relegation play-off: Bishopstown v Ballyhea

 

SENIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Fr. O’Neill’s v Newcestown / Bride Rovers

Charleville v Kanturk / Bandon

Relegation play-off: Kilworth v Killeagh

 

PREMIER INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Carrigaline v Blarney / Ballincollig

Castlelyons v Watergrasshill / Courcey Rovers

Relegation play-off: Valley Rovers v Blackrock

 

INTERMEDIATE A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Éire Óg v Sarsfields / Cloughduv

Kildorrery v Aghabullogue / Mayfield

Relegation round robin (two teams relegated): Argideen Rangers, Meelin, Glen Rovers

 

LOWER INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Castlemartyr v Tracton / Kilbrittain

St. Catherine’s v Russell Rovers / Milford

Relegation play-off: Barryroe v Ballymartle

Revamped Cork GAA fundraising campaign to boost Clubs and County

New “Rebels’ Bounty” to offer €500,000 in prizes to be shared across Cork

Clubs across Cork are set to benefit from a significant funding increase through a new mechanism designed to revamp the traditional clubs’ draw. The proposed new system, called the “Rebels’ Bounty”, is designed to maximise return to clubs and is part of the overall drive to raise revenue for reinvestment at local and county level. It will also give clubs an opportunity to generate funds at a time when traditional methods are restricted because of COVID-19.

Details of the new prize draw will be outlined to clubs for consideration in the next few weeks and Cork County Board is confident that it will provide all clubs with an opportunity to increase their funding through both direct and indirect investment. Due to the current restrictions on meetings, clubs will be briefed on the proposed format through a series of online webinars.

Enhanced prizes totalling €500,000 and a more progressive incentive scheme for clubs are set to form a significant part of the overhaul. The scheme is designed to ensure clubs get a fairer distribution of funding based on sales.

County Chairperson, Tracey Kennedy, said; “The traditional draw stood us well in the past, but we now have a great opportunity to enhance the offering, raise more revenue and deliver that increase back to the clubs. Consumer expectations have changed significantly in recent years, and this traditional fundraising drive is evolving to meet that expectation. The Rebels’ Bounty will give clubs an opportunity to make up some of the shortfall in fundraising because traditional ‘big-ticket’ events have been restricted by COVID-19. Our focus is on moving forward together, as a county, as clubs and as individual members. This is reflected in the new sponsorship deals which have been announced recently. Cork GAA does well when our clubs do well and we look forward to formally launching this new fundraising initiative in the weeks ahead.” 

Cork GAA Championship Update 17/08/2020

Firstly, on behalf of Cork County Committee we wish to express our sincere gratitude to all involved in the 2020 Bon Secours Football and Co-op Superstores Hurling Championships over the past month.
The programme of games completed under difficult circumstances has represented a spectacular volunteer movement and has involved teams, host venues, referees, sponsors, mentors, officers and officials all playing a significant part. This is in addition to an even greater programme of games at divisional and underage level which have been a tribute to the spirit of coordination and cooperation across all organising committees.
While the precarious situation at societal level resulting from Covid-19 means that the progression of competitions continues on a cautious note, we will continue to proceed in compliance with HSE and GAA guidelines.
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Please note the following updates from the County CCC in regard to the 2020 Championships:
Updated tables for all championships can now be found online:
The following table outlines the schedule for the remaining rounds as previously circulated.

Date 

Guidelines / Fixtures 

Senior & Intermediate Hurling (5 grades) 

Senior & Intermediate Football (4 grades) 

Divisional Junior A / B / C (8 divisions) 

Tues / Wed Aug 18/19th 

Divisions / Colleges semi-finals

H semi-final

F semi-finals

Aug 21st-23rd 

Club Free weekend / Divisions & Colleges Finals

H Final

F Final

Divisional

Aug 28th-30th 

Club Championship w/e 5

H Group III

Divisional

Sept 4th-6th 

Club Championship w/e 6

F Group III

Divisional

Sept 11th-13th 

Club Championship w/e 7

Quarter-finals & Relegation p/o

Divisional

Mon Sept 14th 

Inter-county training resumes 

  

  

  

Sept 18th-20th 

Club Championship w/e 8

Quarter-finals, Semi-finals & Rel. p/o

Divisional

Sept 25th-27th 

Club Championship w/e 9

Semi-finals

Divisional

Oct 2nd-4th 

Club Championship w/e 10

Finals

County QF H & F

Oct 9th-11th 

Club Championship w/e 11

Finals (alternative)

County QF H & F
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Final weekend of group stages

Fixtures for Round III of both the Co-op Superstores Hurling (Aug 28th-30th) and the Bon Secours Football Championships (Sept 5th-6th) as ratified by the CCC are attached in both PDF and Excel formats.
All games within a particular grade, for example the Premier Senior Hurling Championship, will be played simultaneously to ensure fairness. Therefore, it will not be possible to facilitate individual club requests in regard to scheduling due to the requirement for rigid throw-in times.
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Play-off Placings and Formats
All efforts have been made to make every result, every score and indeed every shot count in this year’s championships.
With this in mind, the draws for the play-off stages outlined below reflect the standard 1v8, 4v5, 2v7, 3v6 seeded play-off format. Thus, every team will have something to play for on the final weekend, as their final placing will determine their route for the remainder of the championship. This is reflected in the formats outlined below.
Repeat pairings will be avoided at the quarter-final stage of all championships, where possible.

All knock-out games will be finish on the day, where necessary and as decided by the CCC. 

 
Qualification to semi-finals / quarter-finals
 

Two teams will progress from each group of four to the play-off stages. This will result in six teams qualifying for the play-off stages in most competitions*, with the two top group winners qualifying for the semi-finals and the remaining group winner and the three second -placed teams qualifying for the quarter-finals. 

 
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows on completion of the group stages:
  1. Top Group winner
  2. Second Group winner
  3. Third Group winner
  4. Top Group runner-up
  5. Second Group runner-up
  6. Third Group runner up
Quarter-finals: (a) 3v6, (b) 4v5
Semi-finals: 1 v (b), 2 v (a)
*Modification to above (i)

In the Premier Senior Hurling and Football Championships, only the top group winner will qualify for the semi-finals, with the remaining two group winners, the three second-placed teams and the divisions / colleges winner qualifying for the three quarter-finals.

 
Teams (1-6) will be ranked as follows on completion of the group stages:
  1. Top Group winner
  2. Second Group winner
  3. Third Group winner
  4. Top Group runner-up
  5. Second Group runner-up
  6. Third Group runner up
Quarter-finals: (a) 2v5,  (b) 3v4,  (c) 6 v Divisions / Colleges winner
Semi-finals: 1 v (b), (a) v (c)
 
 
*Modification to above (ii)
In Intermediate A football Championship there are four groups of four, so the top two from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals, where group winners will play a group runner up from another group.
Teams (1-8) will be ranked as follows on completion of the group stages:
  1. Top Group winner
  2. Second Group winner
  3. Third Group winner
  4. Fourth Group winner
  5. Top Group runner-up
  6. Second Group runner-up
  7. Third Group runner up
  8. Fourth Group runner-up
Quarter-finals: (a) 1v8, (b) 2v7, (c) 3v6, (d) 4v5
Semi-finals: (a) v (d), (b) v (c)
Relegation
The relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams*(in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the three bottom placed teams from the groups. There will be no round robin. 
*Modification to above (i)

In the Intermediate A Hurling Championship, two teams will be relegated as per the format approved last year (in “italics” below) in order to facilitate the promotion of the 2021 County Junior A winners straight to Intermediate A. Therefore, a round robin between the bottom teams in each group will be required in this case.

“At the end of 2020, one team will be relegated from the new Lower Intermediate grade (5th grade). However, the Junior A winners from 2020 will go straight to Intermediate A (4th grade) along with Lower Intermediate winner (5th grade), with two teams relegated from Intermediate A (4th grade) to Lower Intermediate (5th grade).  

*Modification to above (ii)
In Intermediate A football Championship there are four groups of four, so the relegation final will be a straight play-off between the two lowest ranked teams (in terms of points won and scoring difference) amongst the four bottom placed teams from the groups.
Placings as per Rule 6.21
Placing within groups in terms of both qualification and relegations will be determined as per general rule, follows:
  • if two teams are tied, it will be based on the head-to-head result
  • if three or more teams are tied, it will be based on scoring difference
Placing across groups will be determined by scoring difference.