Cork defeat Westmeath in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A Round 3

Allianz Hurling League Division 1

Cork 2-21 Westmeath 0-21

First-half goals from Shane Kingston and Shane Barrett set Cork on their way to victory over Westmeath at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday.

However, while the Rebels are now within touching distance of a semi-final spot after picking up a third straight win, they didn’t have things all their own way against the Lake County. A seven-point half-time lead for Cork was extended to nine early in the second half but a spirited response from the visitors saw them come to within five points on two occasions. Unfortunately for them, the third consecutive loss leaves them bottom of the Division 1 Group A table.

Cork led throughout, with Kingston opening the scoring in third minute with his goal, set up by a good Tommy O’Connell pass. Though former Galway man Davy Glennon replied with Westmeath’s first point, six points on the trot for the Rebels – with debutant Ben Cunningham, Brian Hayes and Conor Cahalane all on target – put them firmly in control.

Even though Westmeath came back well as Killian Doyle proved accurate from dead balls, the second Cork goal, set up by Ethan Twomey and Hayes for Barrett to finish, made it 2-9 to 0-6 with eight minutes left until half-time.

A third goal might have resulted but Noel Conaty saved well from Kingston, however even though Westmeath reduced the deficit slightly before half-time, Cork were comfortable with a 2-11 to 0-10 interval lead.

That margin was extended further with points from Barrett and Kingston but Westmeath had five of the next six scores, all from Doyle, who brought his tally to 13 as the lead was reduced to five.

After Cahalane’s third point, Cork sub Pádraig Power had a good chance for another goal after Twomey picked him out but he didn’t make good enough contact and Conaty saved.

A superb sideline cut from Jack Galvin again brought Westmeath back to within five but they couldn’t reduce the arrears any further and suffered the lose of Doyle to injury.

The visitors never really looked like getting a goal and Cork were able to pick off late points to ensure that they stayed on top until the end.

Scorers for Cork: Shane Kingston 1-7 (0-6 frees), Shane Barrett 1-2, Conor Cahalane 0-3, Brian Hayes, Pádraig Power 0-2 each, Cormac O’Brien, Ethan Twomey, Cathal Cormack, Tommy O’Connell, Ben Cunningham 0-1 each.

Scorers for Westmeath: Killian Doyle 0-13 (0-11 frees), Jack Galvin (0-1 sideline), Ciarán Doyle (0-2 frees) 0-2 each, Davy Glennon, Shane McGovern, Darragh Clinton (0-1 free), Robbie Greville 0-1 each.

CORK: Patrick Collins; Eoin Roche, Niall O’Leary, Ger Millerick; Cormac O’Brien, Tommy O’Connell, Dáire O’Leary; Sam Quirke, Ethan Twomey; Ben Cunningham, Luke Meade, Conor Cahalane; Shane Kingston, Brian Hayes, Shane Barrett. Subs: Eoin Downey for Millerick (half-time), Cathal Cormack for Dáire O’Leary (45), Pádraig Power for Cunningham (49), Dáire Connery for Quirke (61), Colin Walsh for Barrett (67).

WESTMEATH: Noel Conaty; Darragh Egerton, Tommy Doyle, Conor Shaw; Johnny Bermingham, Robbie Greville, Jack Galvin; Shane McGovern, Shane Clavin; Owen McCabe, Davy Glennon, Kevin Regan; Joseph Boyle, Killian Doyle, Peter Clarke. Subs: Eoin Keyes for Clarke (46), Darragh Clinton for Clavin (56), Adam Ennis for Shaw (61), Ciarán Doyle for Killian Doyle (61, injured), Gary Greville for Bermingham (70).

Referee: Michael Kennedy (Tipperary).

Cork v Westmeath AHL Division 1 Round 3 | Cork v Limerick AFL Division 2 Round 4

Cork play Westmeath at 1:45pm in Round 3 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A and Cork face Limerick at 3:45pm in Round 4 of the Allianz Football League Division 2 this Sunday 26th February.

 

Tickets

Tickets for the game can be purchased here or in selected SuperValu and Centra stores which can be seen here

 

TV Information

The games will not be broadcast on TV or live streaming. Please do not click any links claiming to broadcast the games.

 

Team News

The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Westmeath is below

 

The Cork Senior Football team to play Limerick is below

The Cork Senior Football team to play Limerick in Division 2 Round 4 of the Allianz Football League has been announced

The Cork Senior Football team to play Limerick in Division 2 Round 4 of the Allianz Football League has been announced

  1. Micheál Aodh Martin (Nemo Rangers)
  2. Maurice Shanley (Clonakilty)
  3. Daniel O’Mahony (Knocknagree)
  4. Tommy Walsh (Kanturk)
  5. Luke Fahy (Ballincollig)
  6. Rory Maguire (Castlehaven)
  7. Matty Taylor (Mallow)
  8. Colm O’Callaghan (Éire Óg)
  9. Ian Maguire (St Finbarr’s)
  10. Eoghan McSweeney (Knocknagree)
  11. Sean Powter (Douglas)
  12. Brian O’Driscoll (Tadhg MacCarthaigh)
  13. Brian Hurley (Castlehaven) Captain
  14. Chris Óg Jones (Uibh Laoire)
  15. Steven Sherlock (St Finbarr’s)
  16. Chris Kelly (Éire Óg)
  17. Kevin O’Donovan (Nemo Rangers)
  18. Sean Meehan (Kiskeam)
  19. Cian Kiely (Ballincollig)
  20. Shane Merritt (Mallow)
  21. Killian O’Hanlon (Kilshannig)
  22. John O’Rourke (Carbery Rangers)
  23. Ruairí Deane (Bantry Blues)
  24. Conor Corbett (Clyda Rovers)
  25. Fionn Herlihy (Dohenys)
  26. Mark Cronin (Nemo Rangers)

The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Westmeath in Div 1 Round 3 of the Allianz Hurling League has been announced

The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Westmeath in Division 1 Group A Round 3 of the Allianz Hurling League has been announced

  1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
  2. Sean O’Leary Hayes (Midleton)
  3. Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons) Captain
  4. Eoin Roche (Bride Rovers)
  5. Cormac O’Brien (Newtownshandrum)
  6. Ger Millerick (Fr O’Neills)
  7. Daire O’Leary (Watergrasshill)
  8. Sam Quirke (Midleton)
  9. Ethan Twomey (St Finbarr’s)
  10. Ben Cunningham (St Finbarr’s)
  11. Luke Meade (Newcestown)
  12. Conor Cahalane (St Finbarr’s)
  13. Shane Kingston (Douglas)
  14. Brian Hayes (St Finbarrs)
  15. Shane Barrett (Blarney)
  16. Gavin Connolly (Blackrock)
  17. Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers)
  18. Cathal Cormack (Blackrock)
  19. Tommy O’Connell (Midleton)
  20. Daire Connery (Na Piarsaigh)
  21. Brian Roche (Bride Rovers)
  22. Darragh Flynn (Ballygiblin)
  23. Declan Dalton (Fr O’Neills)
  24. Colin Walsh (Kanturk)
  25. Padraig Power (Blarney)
  26. Cormac Beausang (Midleton)

Cork GAA And Cork ARC Cancer Support House announce fundraising partnership.

Cork GAA and Cork ARC Cancer Support House announce fundraising partnership

Cork GAA and Cork ARC Cancer Support House have announced a fundraising event at this Sunday’s Allianz National Football and Hurling League Games in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, in association with Sports Direct.

This once-off fundraising event will take place in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday 26th February, during the Allianz National League Double Header match line-up of Cork v Westmeath (hurling) and Cork v Limerick (football).

Hosted on the Premium Level of SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, fundraising ticket-holders will enjoy premium level assigned seating for both matches, lunch and a complimentary drink.

With the support of Sports Direct, players will be wearing a special one-off jersey that hosts the Cork ARC Cancer Support House logo in pride of place, in the hopes of spreading the charity’s core message to GAA fans: “No matter what stage of the cancer journey you are on, our message is simple… you are not alone.”

The fundraiser has been organised by Cork GAA senior teams and managers, many of whom have direct experience of the support offered by Cork ARC Cancer Support House to cancer patients and their families.

Former Cork Minor Manager, who is now involved with the back room team and Cork Senior Football Liaison Officer, Brian Herlihy, shared his own experience with the charity at the announcement of the fundraising event:

“I was fortunate to walk into Cork ARC three years ago after I had completed eight months of treatment for cancer.

The Cork ARC team were instrumental in enabling my wife and I to navigate through the various challenges cancer and the treatment brought and assisted me in regaining a sense of purpose and hope in my life.

Unfortunately we are all aware of people who are experiencing significant health challenges at present, and hopefully this unique event may assist in improving awareness of the services provided by Cork ARC. The GAA Community consistently goes above and beyond in supporting such causes and I am privileged to be on both sides of this connection between Cork GAA and Cork ARC Cancer Support House.”

 

 

Commenting on the initiative, Cork GAA Chairperson, Marc Sheehan, said:

“We are delighted to support Cork ARC Cancer Support House. It’s a proud day for Cork GAA as we have the chance to give back to a charity that has been such a great help to so many of our members, providing them with emotional, physical and psychological support during their cancer journey.”

Leonard Brassel, Managing Director,  Sports Direct Ireland, said of the unique jersey:

“Sports Direct are delighted to support Cork GAA in their partnership with Cork ARC Cancer Support raising awareness for this fantastic charity. Cork ARC provides much needed services for the people of Cork and one we are honoured to back.”

Speaking at the unveiling of the jersey Sinéad O’Keeffe, Commercial Director of Cork GAA and SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh said:

“Cork GAA are delighted to partner with Cork ARC Cancer Support House and along with our official sponsors, Sports Direct, we hope to raise awareness of this wonderful Cork charity, Cork ARC Cancer Support House offers incredible support to so many people throughout Cork, at a time when they need it most. We look forward to seeing our teams on Sunday as they take to the field in support of Cork ARC”.

 

A special Ticket in aid of Cork ARC is now on sale and can be purchased at this link.

Corporate queries can be directed to Karen O’Sullivan, Development & Marketing Manager Cork ARC Cancer Support House, via email: karen@corkcancersupport.ie