Cork 20’s book their place in Munster Semi-Final

Cork powered past Clare on a 4-19 to 2-21 scoreline in the Munster U20 Hurling Championship at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with four goals proving decisive in a thrilling contest that will be repeated in next week’s semi-final.

 

Trailing by a point at half-time (1-11 to 1-10), Cork exploded into the second half. Colm Garde levelled before a slick move ended with Johnny Murphy firing to the net. Further goals from Barry Walsh and Finn O’Brien kept Cork in control during a tense finale.

Clare, who had won their previous three games, pushed hard with Fred Hegarty and Thomas O’Connor leading the charge. O’Connor struck twice for goal, while Hegarty’s scoring kept the Banner within touching distance.

However, Cork’s resilience proved key. Goalkeeper Oisín Walsh produced vital saves, and Barry Walsh sealed the win with a superb late point.

Despite the victory, scoring difference sees Cork face Clare again in the semi-final.

Scorers for Cork: Barry Walsh 1-5 (0-1 f), James O’Brien 0-6 (0-5 f), Johnny Murphy 1-2, Barry O’Flynn, F O’Brien 1-0 each, Z Biggane 0-2, D Heavin, C Garde, Ben Walsh, C Noonan 0-1 each.

Clare: F Hegarty 0-8 (0-5 f), T O’Connor 2-2, M Collins, R Kilroy 0-4 each, R Hayes, D Costello, P Rodgers 0-1 each.

Subs: J Counihan (Watergrasshill) for Noonan (51-53), John Murphy (Mallow) for Biggane (55), Counihan for O’Leary (57), C O’Sullivan (Na Piarsaigh) for F O’Brien (58), Jack O’Brien (Douglas) for Brosnan (59).

CLARE: M Sheedy; J Casey, R Loftus, E Gunning; J Moylan, M O’Halloran, R Hayes; D Costello, G Ball; F Hegarty, M Collins, R Kilroy; S Boyce, T O’Connor, P Rodgers.

Subs: H Doherty for Boye (39), J Hegarty for Moylan (47), R Keane for Ball (49), M Cleary for Rodgers (54), S Arthur for Costello (60).

Referee: K Guina (Limerick).

Cork U20 Football Team Announced for Munster Final Clash with Kerry

Cork U20 Footballers are set to face Kerry in the Final of the Dalata Hotel Group U20 Munster Football Championship.

The game will take place Thursday at 7pm in Austin Stacks Park Tralee.

The Cork team to play Kerry is as follows:

Cork u20 hurling team to play Clare has been announced

Cork’s U20 hurlers return to action this Wednesday night, April 29th, as they take on Clare at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The team to play has been announced as follows

Success in All-Ireland Scór Sinsear Finals

Last Saturday, April 25th, saw a strong Cork contingent head to Castlebar for the All-Ireland Scór Sinsear Finals.

It was a fantastic occasion for Sibéal Ní Mhordha who brought the Amhránaíocht Aonair cup back to the Rebel county. Isabelle from Raonaithe Cairbre captivated the audience with her performance of ‘Ned of the Hill’ and captured only Cork’s second Amhránaíocht Aonair title following Elle-Marie O’Dwyer’s (Freemount) victory in 2009. This is Carbery Ranger’s second All-Ireland Scór Sinsear title following their Bailéad Ghrúpa win in 2018. The large Cork crowd in contingent made it a celebration Isbelle would never forget as incidentally, this was Isabelle’s 20th birthday, with ‘Happy Birthday‘ ringing out as Isabelle made her way to the stage to collect the silverware, having etched herself into the history books and her place in the ‘Roll of Honour’ is permanent. Isabelle received her prizes from Uachtarán CLG, Iarlaith Ó Broin and Cathaoirleach Coiste Náisiúnta Scór, Póilín Mhig Aoidh. Rúnaí Scór Chorcaí, Máiréad Uí Fhaoláin also in attendance to congratulate Isabelle on her victory.
Well done to all our representatives who just came up short for National honours; Raonaithe Cairbre (Bailéad Ghrúpa), Naomh Séamus (Nuachleas) & Sráid a Mhuilinn (Tráth na gCeist).
It was a fantastic day for everyone involved with superb talent on display from all over the country.
Ba iad na Buaiteoirí
Rince Foirne: Craobh Chumhra Mainistir, Luimneach
Amhránaíocht Aonair: Sibéal Ní Mhordha, Raonaithe Cairbre, Corcaigh
Aithriseoireacht / Scéalaíocht: Seosamh Mac Maghnuis, Droim Leathan, An Cabhán
Bailéad Ghrúpa: Naomh Pádraigh Carraig an Chropáin, Ard Mhaca
Nuachleas: Eiméid Charn an Bhua, Cill Mhantáin
Ceol Uirlise: S.C. Ó Breacháin, Tiobraid Árann
Rince Seit: Cora Finne, Gaillimh
Tráth na gCeist: Barr na Cúile, Liatroim

Cork Minors win in Clarecastle in opening Championship Game

Cork’s Electric Ireland Munster Minor Football Championship campaign got off to a flying start on Monday evening, with a comprehensive 4-25 to 0-12 victory over Clare in Clarecastle.

Facing a Clare side that had already come through Phase 1, Keith Ricken’s charges showed no signs of rust in their first outing, settling quickly and taking control after an even opening. Ben Hegarty (0-4, 0-2f) led the early scoring, and once Cork found their rhythm, they never looked back.

The breakthrough moment arrived midway through the first half when Jacob Barry (1-0) finished a slick team move to the net. That score sparked a dominant spell, with Dónal Herlihy (1-2) and Tom Whooley (1-5) both raising green flags, while Conrad Murphy (0-3, incl. one two-pointer) added to the surge. Cork closed the half with a commanding 3-13 to 0-5 lead.

Cork maintained that intensity after the restart. Captain Joe Miskella (1-2) added a fourth goal following excellent approach play, as the Rebels continued to stretch their advantage. Eoghan Ahern (0-3) was lively throughout, while substitute Alex O’Herlihy (0-3) made a strong impact off the bench. Further contributions came from Ciarán Garvey (0-1), Conor Downing (0-1), and Riain Coakley (0-1) in a polished team performance that yielded 4-23 from play.

Defensively, Cork were equally impressive, with Conor Downing (0-1) anchoring the backline and limiting Clare’s scoring chances throughout.

Clare battled to the end, with Liam Keane (0-5, 0-4f) and Seán O’Callaghan (0-2, incl. one two-pointer) leading their scoring, while contributions also came from Cillian Killeen (0-1), Ronan Cotter (0-1), Tadhg Dillon (0-1), Ronan Kelly (0-1), and Ronan Brady (0-1).

The result leaves Cork in a strong position ahead of their next Phase 2 fixture away to Kerry in Tralee.

CORK:
R Twohig (Kilmeen); C O’Riordan (Blarney), G Oronsaye (Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels), C Garvey (St Finbarr’s, 0-1); D O’Sullivan (Erin’s Own), C Downing (Adrigole, 0-1), E Lynch (Ballincollig); K O’Shea (Urhan), C Murphy (Ibane Gaels, 0-3, 1 two-pointer); E Ahern (Carrigaline, 0-3), B Hegarty (Ballinora, 0-4, 0-2f), J Miskella (Ballincollig, capt, 1-2); T Whooley (Clonakilty, 1-5), J Barry (Aghinagh, 1-0), D Herlihy (Shamrocks, 1-2).

Subs: D O’Mahony (Newcestown) for B Hegarty (h-t); A O’Herlihy (St Finbarr’s, 0-3) for J Barry (42); R Coakley (Éire Óg, 0-1) for D Herlihy (46); P Kelly (Naomh Abán) for C Murphy (46); M Corkery (Nemo Rangers) for T Whooley (50).

CLARE:
C Griffin; G Browne, S Neenan, T O’Loughlin; E Soffe, C Killeen (0-1), S O’Neill; S Cahill, J Lavin; R Cotter (0-1), Z O’Shea, T Dillon (0-1); R Kelly (0-1), L Keane (0-5, 0-4f), S O’Callaghan (0-2, 1 two-pointer).

Subs: P Neylon for E Cahill (10–12, blood); P Neylon for C Killeen (28); J Greene for J Lavin (h-t); T Bane for Z O’Shea (h-t); D Healy for E Soffe (42); R Brady (0-1) for T Dillon (49).