Cork captured the Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship title after a dramatic 1-13 to 0-14 extra-time win over Kerry at Páirc Uí Rinn. A composed Cork performance, highlighted by Rory Twohig’s key frees and Jacob Barry’s crucial goal, secured provincial glory. A superb contest full of intensity and skill. Check out some photos from the game.
In front of 2,066 spectators, the Rebels produced a composed and determined display to secure their 32nd provincial minor football crown and their first since 2022.
A pair of crucial extra-time frees from goalkeeper Rory Twohig proved decisive as Cork held off a strong Kerry finish to emerge victorious after an enthralling contest.
Kerry made the stronger start, racing into a 0-4 to 0-0 lead inside 10 minutes through Fionn O’Dowd (0-3), Lúc Mac Gearailt (0-1), and Daragh Keane (0-6, including frees). Cork gradually settled through midfield influence from Kieran O’Shea (0-1, Man of the Match), while Rory Twohig (0-4) kept the scoreboard ticking to leave the sides level at half-time, 0-5 apiece.
Cork struck the game’s only goal in the 41st minute when Jacob Barry (1-0) finished clinically after Eoghan Ahern’s diagonal delivery, putting the Rebels 1-6 to 0-7 ahead.
Kerry responded strongly through O’Dowd (0-3), Cian Stack (0-1), and Cillian Moynihan (0-1), while Cork were forced to defend superbly, with Eoin Mangan producing a vital goal-saving interception and Morgan Corkery tipping another effort onto the post.
The sides finished level at 1-9 to 0-12 at full-time, before Cork held their nerve in extra-time with key frees from Rory Twohig (0-4 overall) and scores from Ben Hegarty (0-3), Riley O’Donovan (0-1), and Donal Herlihy (0-1) sealing victory.
Rory Twohig (0-4); Conor Garvey, Gabriel Oronsaye, Riain McCormack; Éanna Lynch (0-1), Conor Downing, Conrad Murphy (0-1); Ben Hegarty (0-3), Kieran O’Shea (0-1); Darragh O’Sullivan, Joe Miskella, Eoghan Ahern; Tom Whooley (0-1), Jacob Barry (1-0), Alex O’Herlihy.
Donal Herlihy (0-1) for O’Herlihy (h-t), Peadar Kelly for Garvey (h-t), Morgan Corkery for O’Sullivan, Riley O’Donovan (0-1) for Barry, Donncha O’Mahony for Miskella, Joe Miskella for Downing, Micheál Walsh for Whooley, Mark Power for Lynch.
Seán Sargent; John Breen, Eoin Mangan, Conor Clifford; Mikey Corridon, Cian Stack (0-1), Daithí Laide; Maidhc Ó Sé, Jack Collins; Lúc Mac Gearailt (0-1), Danny Murphy, Cillian O’Donoghue; Danny Lane (0-1), Fionn O’Dowd (0-3), Daragh Keane (0-6).
Mikey Somers for Collins, Tom Slattery for O’Donoghue, Cillian Moynihan (0-1) for Lane, Cillian Fitzgerald for Laide, Samuel Scroope for Mac Gearailt, Danny Lane for Keane (h-t e-t), Timmy Kennelly (0-1) for Ó Sé (h-t e-t).
Referee: Gary Twomey (Clare)
2026 Hurling & Camogie Finals Confirmed for SV Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The countdown is on for the 2026 Hurling & Camogie Finals at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, as schools from across Cork prepare to battle it out for silverware over an action-packed two weeks of competition.
From Premier Finals to Urban Championships, the very best of primary school hurling and camogie talent will take centre stage in one of Ireland’s premier sporting venues. Players, coaches, families, and supporters can look forward to a fantastic celebration of skill, teamwork, and community spirit.
With dozens of schools competing across multiple grades, there promises to be excitement, drama, and memorable moments throughout the week. Supporters are encouraged to come along and cheer on their local schools as the next generation of stars showcase their talents on the famous Páirc Uí Chaoimh turf.
All fixtures will take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
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10:00am
C2
Our Lady of Lourdes vs Sc Bhríde Crosshaven 15 aside / 20 mins
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11:00am
C1
Kilworth vs Watergrasshill 15 aside / 20 mins
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12:00pm
H4
Carrigtwohill CNS vs Aghabullogue 13 aside / 20 mins
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1:00pm
Urban C2
Carrigtwohill CNS vs Togher GNS 11 aside / 15 mins
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10:00am
Urban C1
St Columbas GNS vs St Catherines MFR 13 aside / 15 mins
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10:45am
DC1
GS Uí Drisceoil vs Ovens 15 aside / 20 mins
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11:45am
DH6
GS Mhuscraí vs Ballynoe 12 aside / 15 mins
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12:30pm
DC6
GS Mhuscraí vs Conna 12 aside / 15 mins
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1:15pm
DC7
GS an Chaisleáin vs Rennies 11 aside / 15 mins
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10:00am
DH4
GS Uí Riada vs Timoleague 13 aside / 20 mins
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11:00am
DC4
GS Uí Riada vs Dungourney 13 aside / 20 mins
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12:00pm
H1/DH1 Premier
GS Uí Riordáin vs Riverstown 15 aside / 20 mins
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1:00pm
DH7
Ballyheada vs Blarney 11 aside / 15 mins
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10:00am
Urban H1
Glasheen vs CBC 15 aside / 20 mins
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10:45am
H2
Sc Oilibhéir vs Ballyhooly 15 aside / 20 mins
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11:30am
DC2
Sc Eoin Innishannon vs Sc Niocláis Frankfield 15 aside / 20 mins
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12:15pm
DH2
Sc Eoin Innishannon vs Sc Bhailenóra 15 aside / 20 mins
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10:00am
DC8
Coachford vs Rathpeacon 11 aside / 15 mins
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11:00am
DH8
Coachford vs GS Choráin / Youghal 11 aside / 15 mins
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12:00pm
Urban DH
Ballintemple vs Passage 12 aside / 15 mins
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1:00pm
Urban DC
Ballintemple vs Monkstown 12 aside / 15 mins
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10:00am
Urban H2
Sc Íosagáin Farranree vs Blarney Street 12 aside / 15 mins
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10:45am
H3
Sc Eoin Bcollig vs Ballygarvan 13 aside / 20 mins
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11:30am
DH3
Farran vs Glounthaune 13 aside / 20 mins
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12:30pm
DC3
Belgooly vs Glounthaune 13 aside / 20 mins
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10:00am
H1 Championship
GS na Dúglaise vs St Joseph’s Mardyke 15 aside / 20 mins
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11:00am
DH5
Inch vs Upper Glanmire 13 aside / 20 mins
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12:00pm
DC5
Inch vs Kilcredan 13 aside / 20 mins
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1:00pm
H6
Clonpriest vs Kilmagner 10 aside / 15 mins
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Keith Ricken has announced his Cork side to face Kerry in the Electric Ireland Minor Football Final.
The game will take place on Monday, May 18th at 7:35pm in Páirc Uí Rinn.
The Cork Minor Football team to play Kerry is as follows:
It is a busy weekend ahead for the Cork development squads, with a packed schedule of inter-county fixtures across the U14, U15, and U16 age grades. Cork teams will be competing across various venues in Munster and Leinster.
Two clashes are set for Macroom this weekend for U16 squads .
Cork White vs North Kerry
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: Macroom GAA
Cork Red vs Galway
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Macroom GAA
The U15 squads are split this weekend, with one side playing at home in Blarney and the other traveling to the Midlands.
Cork White vs Clare Saffron
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Blarney GAA
Cork Red vs Offaly
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: Faithful Fields (Offaly GAA COE)
Our U14 regional selections are on the road for a series of blitz-style fixtures and challenge games.
Cork Mid & Cork City vs Wicklow & Laois
Venue: Laois GAA Centre of Excellence (COE)
Cork East & Cork North vs Westmeath
Venue: Caulry GAA, Westmeath
