University College Cork Announces Recruitment of Gaelic Games Officer to Drive the Next Chapter of Sporting Excellence

University College Cork (UCC), through its Department of Sport and Physical Activity (UCC Sport), is delighted to announce an exciting career opportunity for a Gaelic Games Officer, a permanent full-time position that will play a central role in the continued growth and development of Gaelic Games at one of Ireland’s most successful third-level sporting institutions.

The appointment comes at a pivotal time for UCC GAA, which operates a unique one-club model encompassing Hurling, Gaelic Football, Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football, supporting more than 16 teams across multiple competitive grades. Based at the iconic Mardyke sports grounds, UCC GAA has a proud history of success in intervarsity competitions and has produced generations of county, provincial and national stars.

A Unique Opportunity to Shape the Future of Gaelic Games

The Gaelic Games Officer will be responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive programme that supports both participation and elite performance, while promoting student wellbeing, inclusion and sporting excellence. The position also includes collaboration with county and provincial GAA structures on coaching and games development initiatives throughout the year.

The successful candidate will lead the planning, coordination and development of Gaelic Games within the university, working closely with the UCC GAA Club Committee, student-athletes, coaches, alumni, Cork GAA and Munster GAA. The role will focus on strengthening participation pathways, enhancing performance programmes, supporting scholarship athletes, increasing female participation, and building strategic partnerships that will shape the future of Gaelic Games at UCC

Join One of Ireland’s Leading Universities

As part of UCC Sport, the successful candidate will join a department that serves as the hub for sport, physical activity and wellbeing across the university, working alongside a network of over 50 student sports clubs and supporting thousands of students each year. UCC is recognised internationally for its excellence in teaching, research and sustainability and continues to provide a vibrant environment where staff can make a meaningful impact

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY 18 AUGUST 2026 AT 12 NOON.

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Round 1 | Co-Op Superstores Cork Hurling Championships Results

Co-Op Superstores Cork Hurling Championships Results

The opening round of Co-Op Superstores Cork Hurling Championship action took place from Friday to Sunday, with games across all grades producing plenty of exciting contests and high-scoring encounters.

Below are the full results round up

Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship

Douglas 0-22 Newtownshandrum 2-16
Midleton 0-25 St Finbarr’s 0-17
Kanturk 3-25 Fr O’Neill’s 2-15
Sarsfields 0-19 Charleville 0-21
Bride Rovers 1-20 Newcestown 0-14
Blackrock 1-22 Glen Rovers 1-20

Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship

Blarney 1-21 Castlelyons 1-20
Na Piarsaigh 0-15 Erin’s Own 1-19
Watergrasshill 1-23 Ballyhea 1-17
Killeagh 1-19 Fermoy 1-16
Carrigtwohill 0-18 Inniscarra 0-22
Ballinhassig 0-23 Courcey Rovers 0-23

Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship

Aghada 1-24 Bandon 2-24
Midleton 0-27 Mallow 1-26
Kildorrery 0-11 Blackrock 1-16
Youghal 1-14 Ballygiblin 0-16
Kilbrittain 3-21 Russell Rovers 1-13
Erin’s Own 3-14 Sarsfields 3-16

Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship

Carrigaline 0-17 Valley Rovers 0-28
Kilworth 3-25 Ballymartle 2-20
Bishopstown 2-13 Ballincollig 1-24
Castlemartyr 3-19 Lisgoold 1-22
Éire Óg 2-15 Aghabullogue 3-22
Dungourney 1-17 Cloyne 2-15

Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship

Kilshannig 1-16 Nemo Rangers 0-16
Cloughduv 1-21 St Catherine’s 1-23
Milford 1-20 Tracton 2-16
Barryroe 2-18 St Finbarr’s 0-16
Ballygarvan 4-20 Glen Rovers 1-13
Mayfield 1-8 Argideen Rangers 2-16

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Sunday’s Round up of results in Co-Op Superstores Championships

Sunday Hurling Championship Round-Up:

There were a number of competitive encounters across Sunday’s Co-Op Superstores Cork Hurling Championships, with several teams recording opening round victories.

In the Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship, Aghabullogue defeated neighbours Éire Óg 3-22 to 2-15 in the Muskerry derby in Cloughduv.

Kilworth recovered from an early six-point deficit to overcome Ballymartle 3-25 to 2-20, while Ballincollig produced a strong finish to defeat Bishopstown 1-24 to 2-13, with Stephen Wills contributing 12 points.

Castlemartyr began their campaign with a 3-19 to 1-22 win over Lisgoold, with goals from Billy McGann and Barry Lawton proving decisive.

Cloyne completed a late comeback against Dungourney at Clonmult Memorial Park, with Michael Cahill’s late goal securing a 2-15 to 1-17 victory after Dungourney had led for much of the game.

In the Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship, Kilbrittain recorded a 3-21 to 1-13 victory over Russell Rovers. Blackrock defeated Kildorrery 1-16 to 0-11, while Youghal overcame Ballygiblin 1-14 to 0-16. Sarsfields and Erin’s Own produced a high-scoring contest, with Sarsfields winning 3-16 to 3-14.

In the Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship, Ballygarvan defeated Glen Rovers 4-20 to 1-13, while Argideen Rangers recorded a 2-16 to 1-8 victory over Mayfield.

Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship Results

Result
Kildorrery 0-11 Blackrock 1-16
Youghal 1-14 Ballygiblin 0-16
Kilbrittain 3-21 Russell Rovers 1-13
Erin’s Own 3-14 Sarsfields 3-16

Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Results

Result
Kilworth 3-25 Ballymartle 2-20
Bishopstown 2-13 Ballincollig 1-24
Castlemartyr 3-19 Lisgoold 1-22
Éire Óg 2-15 Aghabullogue 3-22
Dungourney 1-17 Cloyne 2-15

Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship Results

Result
Ballygarvan 4-20 Glen Rovers 1-13
Mayfield 1-8 Argideen Rangers 2-16

Sunday Matchday Fixtures! – August 2

Sunday Matchday! – August 2

Opening weekend wraps up with 11 action-packed Round 1 Co-Op SuperStores Cork Hurling Championship clashes, including a double header at Midleton GAA Club.

Matchday Tickets: All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Under 16s are free and do not require a ticket.

Co-Op SuperStores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship – Round 1

Time	Fixture	Venue	Tickets
2:00pm	Kilworth v Ballymartle	Bride Rovers GAA – Rathcormac	Buy Match Tickets
5:15pm	Castlemartyr v Lisgoold & Dungourney v Cloyne (Double Header)	Midleton GAA Club	Buy Double Header Tickets
5:15pm	Bishopstown v Ballincollig	Inniscarra GAA	Buy Match Tickets
7:00pm	Éire Óg v Aghabullogue	Cloughduv GAA	Buy Match Tickets

Co-Op SuperStores Intermediate A Hurling Championship – Round 1

Time	Fixture	Venue	Tickets
2:00pm	Kildorrery v Blackrock	Glenville GAA	Buy Match Tickets
2:00pm	Youghal v Ballygiblin	St Catherine’s GAA	Buy Match Tickets
4:30pm	Erin’s Own v Sarsfields	Cobh GAA	Buy Match Tickets
4:30pm	Kilbrittain v Russell Rovers	Ballinhassig GAA	Buy Match Tickets

Co-Op SuperStores Premier Junior Hurling Championship – Round 1

Time	Fixture	Venue	Tickets
1:30pm	Ballygarvan v Glen Rovers	Ballinora GAA – Waterfall	Buy Match Tickets
1:30pm	Mayfield v Argideen Rangers	Newcestown GAA	Buy Match Tickets

Round 1 results round from Saturday’s Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship

The opening Saturday of the **Co-Op Superstores Cork Hurling Championships** saw 16 games played across five competitions, with a number of close contests and impressive opening-round performances.

In the Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship, Kanturk recorded the highest-scoring win of the day, overcoming Fr O’Neill’s 3-25 to 2-15. Five points behind at half-time, the North Cork side produced a strong second-half display, with 12 different players contributing to the scoreboard.

Charleville also opened their campaign with a notable victory, defeating reigning champions Sarsfields 0-21 to 0-19 in Castletownroche. Cork captain Darragh Fitzgibbon top-scored with 0-11, while David Forde contributed two important sideline cuts.

Blackrock began their championship campaign with a 1-22 to 1-20 victory over Glen Rovers at Páirc Uí Rinn, with a late score in injury time securing the win.

Bride Rovers marked their return to the Premier Senior grade with a 1-20 to 0-14 win over Newcestown. Adam Walsh scored the game’s only goal, while Cillian Tobin and Brian Roche played key roles in the victory.

The Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship produced several competitive encounters. Blarney edged Castlelyons 1-21 to 1-20 in Riverstown, with Mark Coleman scoring a late goal from a close-range free to secure the win.

Ballinhassig and Courcey Rovers finished level after an entertaining contest in Kilbrittain, drawing 0-23 each. Courcey Rovers goalkeeper Stephen Nyhan scored a long-range equaliser with the final puck of the game.

Elsewhere, Inniscarra defeated Carrigtwohill 0-22 to 0-18, Watergrasshill overcame Ballyhea 1-23 to 1-17, Erin’s Own recorded a 1-19 to 0-15 victory over Na Piarsaigh, and Killeagh defeated Fermoy 1-19 to 1-16.

In the Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship, Valley Rovers secured a 0-28 to 0-17 victory over Carrigaline in the Carrigdhoun derby, with Chris O’Leary contributing 0-13 of their total.

The Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship saw Mallow edge Midleton in a high-scoring contest, winning 1-26 to 0-27. Mallow’s goal proved the difference between the sides.

The Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship also produced a number of close encounters. Kilshannig defeated Nemo Rangers 1-16 to 0-16, St Catherine’s overcame Cloughduv 1-22 to 1-20, Milford edged Tracton 1-20 to 2-16, and Barryroe recorded a 2-18 to 0-16 win over St Finbarr’s.

Saturday Results

Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC

Kanturk 3-25 Fr O’Neill’s 2-15
Sarsfields 0-19 Charleville 0-21
Bride Rovers 1-20 Newcestown 0-14
Blackrock 1-22 Glen Rovers 1-20

Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ HC

Blarney 1-21 Castlelyons 1-20
Na Piarsaigh 0-15 Erin’s Own 1-19
Watergrasshill 1-23 Ballyhea 1-17
Killeagh 1-19 Fermoy 1-16
Carrigtwohill 0-18 Inniscarra 0-22
Ballinhassig 0-23 Courcey Rovers 0-23

Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ HC

Mallow 1-26 Midleton 0-27

Co-Op Superstores Premier IHC

Carrigaline 0-17 Valley Rovers 0-28

Co-Op Superstores Premier JHC

Kilshannig 1-16 Nemo Rangers 0-16
Cloughduv 1-20 St Catherine’s 1-22
Milford 1-20 Tracton 2-16
Barryroe 2-18 St Finbarr’s 0-16