Cork Senior Hurling Backroom Team Update

Article by Denis Hurley (Echo)

Ian Jones is set to take up a role as strength and conditioning coach with the Cork senior hurling team.

The Bishopstown native, who played Cork in minor, U21 and senior football as well as representing his club in the 2012 Cork SHC final, is currently the head of athletic development with Setanta College and brings a vast level of experience.

Over the past decade or so, he has worked with Hockey Ireland, London Welsh RFC, USA Rugby, Penn State Universtity, NFL sides the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans as well as the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football, Wagner College and the University of New Orleans.

Jones, who succeeds Stephen Casey in Pat Ryan’s backroom team, also holds a post as the head of athletic development for Bishopstown GAA, camogie and ladies’ football clubs.

 

St Oliver Plunkett’s win Junior B confined final

St Oliver Plunkett’s emerged triumphant in the Bon Secours Hospital Cork Junior B Football Championship final against Ballyphehane at Páirc Uí Rinn on a Saturday afternoon, securing a glorious victory.

The match began with a dream start for St Oliver Plunkett’s, as they swiftly gained an advantage with a goal courtesy of Pádraig Healy. This early breakthrough undoubtedly provided a boost of momentum for St Oliver Plunkett’s in the final.

However, Ballyphehane fought back valiantly, showcasing their determination. Their response came in the form of a goal scored by Cian O’Brien, who also contributed a point from open play. These contributions from O’Brien demonstrated his impact on the match and kept Ballyphehane in contention.

 

 

Scorers for St Oliver Plunkett’s: M Keohane 0-4 (0-3 f), P Healy 1-0, B Walsh 0-3 f, S O’Donovan 0-2, R O’Driscoll 0-1.

Ballyphehane: C O’Brien 1-1, I Dorney 0-3, C Murphy, J Geasley, R Wyse, T O’Sullivan, A West 0-1 each.

ST OLIVER PLUNKETT’S: B Walsh; C Dullea, E O’Driscoll, M Kelly; R McCarthy (c), G McCarthy, N O’Driscoll; C McCarthy, D White; M Keohane, O McCarthy, P Healy; R O’Driscoll, S O’Donovan, M Collins.

Subs: D McCarthy for O McCarthy (27), S White for M Collins (40), C Lyons for D White (56).

BALLYPHEHANE: D Sweeney; T Walsh, O Sweeney (c), J O’Brien; R Wyse, J Geasley, D Moore; T O’Sullivan, C O’Brien; J Thompson, C Noonan, M Barry; A West, C Murphy, I Dorney.

Subs: E Hill for M Barry (42), B O’Leary for C Noonan (45), S Fielding for C Murphy (50), M Barry for J Thompson (53).

Referee: Jerry Kelleher (St John’s).

Lismire clinch Junior C title

Lismire made history by clinching the Bon Secours Hospital Cork Junior C Football Championship title for the first time ever. Their hard-fought victory over Ballinacurra in the final at Páirc Uí Rinn showcased their determination and skill.

The game saw Lismire secure two crucial goals, courtesy of Damien Finn and Rory Sheahan, which ultimately proved to be the turning point in the county final.

Jake Hegarty of Ballinacurra displayed an impressive performance, contributing six points to his team’s overall score. Four of these points were from frees.

The match was undoubtedly a thrilling affair, captivating the spectators with its intense action and competitive spirit. Lismire’s triumph will undoubtedly be remembered as a significant milestone in their club’s history. Congratulations to Lismire on their well-deserved championship victory!

Scorers for Lismire: D Finn 1-4 (1-0 pen, 0-1 f), C O’Sullivan 0-4, R Sheahan 1-0, J Lawlor 0-1.

Ballinacurra: J Hegarty 0-6 (0-4 f), J Nagle 0-5 (0-2 f), J Furlong, K Kruschel 0-1 each.

LISMIRE: T Stritch; P Buckley, S McSweeney (c), C Walsh; L Geaney, M McSweeney, J Lawlor; E Hayes, C Sheahan; J Sheahan, P Sheahan, C O’Sullivan; D Finn, M Field, D O’Keeffe.

Subs: J Moynihan for C Walsh (40), D O’Connor for J Lawlor (49), D Kearney for M Field (58).

BALLINACURRA: J Wyre; E Hegarty, T Costigan, J Deady; R Swayne, S O’Connor (c), J Furlong; C Lynch, J Nagle; M Furlong, T O’Leary, S Wiggins; K Kruschel, J Hegarty, P Horan.

Sub: B O’Donoghue for P Horan (42).

Referee: John Horgan (Gleann na Laoi).

Bon Secours’ Confined Junior C Football Final- Lismire and Ballinacurra

 

Bon Secours’ Confined Junior C Football Final will take place on Friday night. Lismire and Ballinacurra will clash at Páirc Ui Rinn with a 7:30pm start time. Tickets are currently on sale below. 

 


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Pathways of Lismire and Ballinacurra to the County  final

Here’s a summary of their pathways to the county final:

Ballinacurra:

  • Group Stage: Ballinacurra finished as a runner-up in their group.
  • Quarter-finals: They faced Grange at the Glenville GAA complex and won with a score of 2-8 to 1-7.
  • Semi-finals: Ballinacurra played against Abbey Rovers, who had qualified as the top team in the group stage. Ballinacurra emerged victorious with a score of 1-9 to 0-5.

Lismire:

  • Group Stage: Lismire finished in first place in their group, allowing them to advance directly to the county semi-finals.
  • Semi-finals: Lismire faced Gleann na Laoi, who had won their quarter-final game. Lismire won the match by a narrow margin of two points, with a score of 3-4 to Gleann na Laoi’s 2-5.

The final match between Ballinacurra and Lismire is scheduled for Friday, 14th July at 7:30 pm in Pairc Ui Rinn. You can purchase your tickets at www.gaacork.ie/tickets.

 

 

Pairc Ui Rinn all set to hold County Junior Finals this weekend

 

This weekend is going to be an exciting one for football fans as the Bon Secours Football Championship will feature two finals at Pairc Ui Rinn.

Friday, 14th July 2023:

  • Bon Secours Confined Junior C FC Final: Lismire vs. Ballinacurra at Pairc Ui Rinn at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, 15th July 2023:

  • Bon Secours Confined Junior B FC Final: St Oliver Plunketts vs. Ballyphehane at Pairc Ui Rinn at 3:30 pm.

For fans attending the matches, here are some important information:

  • Make sure to purchase your tickets in advance at www.gaacork.ie.
  • Download your match ticket before arriving at the stadium.
  • Please ensure that you either have a physical copy of your ticket or that your phone is fully charged to enable the scanning of your ticket.
  • Stiles (entrances) will open at 6:30 pm on Friday and 2:30 pm on Saturday.
  • Respect the local community and park safely.
  • Please consider using public transport where possible.
  • Match programmes will be available in the grounds before the game

Enjoy the weekend of football and support your teams in the finals!