Co-Op Superstores Intermediate A Hurling Final Cloughduv v Dungourney Match Report

Dungourney captain Dylan Healy raises the Paddy Walsh Cup Picture: George Hatchell

 

Report By John Coleman of the Echo

Dungourney 1-16  Cloughduv 0-13

IT wasn’t the prettiest of affairs, but that won’t matter a jot in Dungourney as they savour the winning feeling after defeating Cloughduv in the final of the Co-op Superstores Cork IAHC in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on a wet Sunday afternoon.

In a game of six missed goal chances, it was Ryan Denny’s penalty just after half-time that sent Dungourney on their way to a famous victory.

The home of Jamesie Kelleher had many heroes on the day, Shane Hegarty hit 0-4, Ryan Denny covered every blade of glass while young Jack Leahy’s status continues to grow.

However, when the dust settles over the next few days it will be their goalkeeper, Paul Flynn who will receive the biggest accolades as he gave an exhibition of goalkeeping, saving from point blank range on four occasions across the hour, a contribution that will haunt Cloughduv over the winter.

The first half was a tale of steel over style, perspiration over inspiration and missed goal chances as both sides struggled with the greasy conditions.

Three of those goal chances fell to Cloughduv inside the opening eight minutes and on each occasion Dungourney Flynn, proved more than able, saving brilliantly from Aidan Murphy, Brian Verling and Mark Verling.

The Imokilly side grew in stature after each repulsion as they raced into a 0-3 to 0-1 lead after ten minutes. Jack Leahy had two of those points for Dungourney, John Ahern had the other while Brian Verling tapped over an important free for Cloughduv after missing two earlier efforts.

Shane Hegarty was everywhere for Dungourney at this stage, and two points from him and a Ryan Denny free gave them a 0-6 to 0-3 lead at the end of the first quarter, Verling and Mark Walsh with the scores for Cloughduv.

Gradually, however, the Muskerry side began to impose themselves on the game and three-in-a-row from Murphy, Mark Verling and Walsh levelled the game for the first time at 0-6 apiece.

A Brian Verling free then edged Cloughduv ahead, before the fourth goal chance of the game fell to Dungourney’s Leahy but unfortunately for him, Conrad Crowley saved brilliantly.

Nonetheless, Leahy soon added a free to level proceedings again before Hegarty and Brian Verling exchanged scores to leave the sides deadlock at 0-8 each at the break.

Dungourney moved Hegarty in to the edge of the square on the resumption and it was soon to pay a significant dividend.

Denny pushed his side ahead with a smart point from play before Paul Flynn once again saved brilliantly, this time from Brian Verling.

The miss was made more significant moments later when Hegarty gathered a long delivery from Cormac Griffin before being fouled for a penalty.

Captain Denny stepped up and crashed it home and suddenly Dungourney had the wind in their sails.

Leahy tapped over another couple of frees, with Hegarty winning one of them but Cloughduv showed their resolve, replying with three of their own, Stephen O’Donoghue with the pick of them to leave Denny’s golden goal between them with 15 to play.

It was all to play for now as two Leahy frees pushed Dungourney ahead before Cormac O’Driscoll and a Verling free brought Cloughduv within three again.

But it was Dungourney who finished in style with Leahy, Hegarty and Griffin landing the final scores of the game to secure them a place in next year’s PIHC.

 

Scorers for Dungourney: J Leahy (0-8, 6 f), R Denny (1-2, 1-0 pen, 0-1 f), S Hegarty (0-4), C Griffin and John Ahern (0-1 each).

Cloughduv: B Verling (0-6, frees), A Murphy and M Walsh (0-2 each), C O’Driscoll, M Verling and S O’Donoghue (0-1 each).

DUNGOURNEY: P Flynn; M Leahy, M McGrath, D Healy (c); S Rohan, S Motherway, C Padden; J Leahy, S Hegarty; James Ahern, B Forbes, John Ahern; N McGrath, N Flynn, R Denny.

Subs: C Griffin for N McGrath (h/t), C Flynn for N Flynn (41), W McCarthy for Rohan (47), C Canty for Mannix (48), N McGrath for James Ahern (58), C O’Doherty for M McGrath (inj, 61).

CLOUGHDUV: C Crowley; L Kelleher, B Ahern, Ó O’Driscoll; S Curzon, C O’Driscoll, E Clifford (c); A Murphy, W Ahern; M Walsh, E Moynihan, J Mannix; M Verling, B Verling, C Ryan.

Subs: S O’Donoghue for Moynihan (h/t), P Buckley Curzon (47), S O’Connor for Ryan (54), D Walsh for O’Driscoll (62).

Referee: Pat Lyons (Bishopstown).

Scór Sinsir Chorcaí 2022 Torthaí

The Cork Scór Sinsir Finals provided an exciting spectacle on a staging at the Eire Óg GAA Pavilion, Ovens. The Mid Cork venue was host to the 52nd staging for a feast of music, song and verse.

Overall honours were divided across the county in a keen and exciting competition. Duhallow completing a hat trick outright wins, thanks to a double recorded by Millstreet in addition to victory for Cullen with Iveleary, Carbery Rangers and Kilshannig earning first positions for Muskerry, Carbery and Avondhu.

Carbery Rangers added the Overall Shield for Best Club in Scór Sinsir and the Paddy Carroll Memorial Cup for Best Club across the three Scór competitionsin 2022.

Prizes were presented by Dónal MacSuibhne, Oifigeach na Gaeilge & Cultúir and Tony McAulliffe, Cathaoirleach Coiste Scór Chorcaí. The Cork winners progress to the Munster Scór Sinsir Final in Cappamore, Co. Limerick on Sunday, October 16. We wish them the very best of luck. Go n-éirí libh & Corcaigh Abú!

Na Torthaí;

Amhránaíocht Aonar: (1)Muireann Vaughan(Cuileann Uí Chaoimh), (2)Claire O’Regan (Raonaithe Cairbre);

Aithriseoireacht: (1)Tracey Cronin(Uibh Laorie), (2)Elaine Moore(Raonaithe Cairbre);

Bailéad Ghrúpa: (1)Raonaithe Cairbre, (2)Sráid a’ Mhuilinn;

Tráth na gCeist: (1)Sráid a’ Mhuilinn, Cilliath.

Nuachleas: (1)Sráid a’ Mhuilinn, (2) Carbery Rangers,

Ceol Uirlise: (1)Cill Seannaigh, (2)Clann na nGael.

 

2022 Co-Op Superstores Cork Senior A Hurling Championship Final Courcey Rovers v Fr O’Neills

The Co-Op Superstores Cork Senior A Hurling Championship Final takes place this Sunday 9th October at 4:00pm, in what will no doubt be a great spectacle with a place in the Premier Senior grade for 2023 on offer. Courcey Rovers and Fr O’Neills will be facing off in the final for the second time this season, having played in Round 2 of the Group Stages at the beginning of August where Fr O’Neills got the better of Courcey Rovers by a margin of 7 points.

Fr O’Neills were impressive in their performances in Group B with three wins from three. They met Bride Rovers at the Semi Final stage in what was a tough encounter but a surge of scores without reply in the fourth quarter saw Fr O’Neills home. Fr O’Neills will be hoping it is a case of third time lucky this Sunday, having been beaten finalists in the 2020 and 2021 Finals previously.

Less than 12 months after winning the Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship title, Courcey Rovers have made it to their first final at this level. Big wins over Killeagh and Blarney rewarded Courcey Rovers with a Quarter Final meeting with Ballyhea, with Courceys winning out by the minimum. Four goals from Seán Twomey helped them to an emphatic 5 goal win over Fermoy to see them through to the Final which is an incredible achievement by the club from Ballinspittle and Ballinadee.

Ciarán O’Regan (Ballyhea) will be the referee for the final, having previously refereed county finals at Premier Minor & Premier Intermediate Hurling grades, as well as divisional finals with Avondhu and numerous County Premier u21 Finals. At provincial level he has refereed the Munster Junior B Hurling Championship Final, Junior B Football Championship Final and the All Ireland Junior B Hurling Championship Final and numerous Munster Minor Hurling Championship games.

The Linesmen will be Cormac Dineen (Douglas) & Patrick O’ Mahony (Kilbrittain). The Umpires will be Jamie Lane (Dungourney), Adrian O’ Regan (Ballyhea), Tom Woulfe (Mallow), Damien O’Regan (Mallow).

Tickets for the Co-Op Superstores SAHC Final Courcey Rovers v Fr O’Neills are available now here https://www.universe.com/events/633af292069088002eb48fdb

2022 Co-Op Superstores Cork Intermediate A Hurling Championship Final Cloughduv v Dungourney

The Co-Op Superstores Cork Intermediate A Hurling Championship Final takes place this Sunday 9th October at 2:00pm in what promises to be a tight encounter. Cloughduv and Dungourney will meet again in the Final, having faced off in Group B of the Cork Intermediate A Hurling Championship at the beginning of August, where Cloughduv ran out winners by 2 points on that occasion.

Three wins out of three in the Group Stage gave Cloughduv the confidence going into the knockout stages, where they faced a Lisgoold side that brought them to the very end but it was Cloughduv who prevailed. This win brought Cloughduv to their first Intermediate A Hurling Final since 2019 when they lost out to Blackrock. Cloughduv have also featured in the Quarter Finals and Semi Finals in 2020 and 2021 respectively, and they will be aiming to go all the way this year.

Since losing to Cloughduv in Round 2 of the Group stages, Dungourney have been gaining significant momentum on their way to the final by beating Midleton and Sarsfields in the Quarter & Semi Finals with some inspired performances by Ryan Denny, Jack Leahy and Shane Hegarty to see them through in both games. Dungourney are featuring in the Final at this grade for the first time, and they will be hoping to make it to the Premier Intermediate grade for 2023.

The Referee for the final will be Pat Lyons (Bishopstown) who will be taking charge of his first county final at adult grades. He has previously refereed county finals at Premier Minor & U21B Hurling grades as well as divisional finals with Seandún and he was also linesman in the County Senior Hurling Final in 2018.

The Standby Referee will be Mark Maher (St Finbarr’s) and the Linesman will be Cathal Nolan (Bishopstown). The Umpires for the game will be Colm Coffey, Frank Hynes, Peter Driscoll & Bernard O’Keeffe (All Bishopstown).

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County Final – Cloughduv V Dungourney IAHC, Courcey Rovers V Fr O’Neills SAHC

It’s’ THE FINAL

This Sunday, the finals of the Senior ‘A’ hurling championship and Intermediate ‘A’ are down for decision. 

All you need to know about the games are below.

The opening game of the day will be Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Final with Cloughduv meeting Dungourney. This game will start at 2pm. Cloughduv’s last County success came in 2018 when they claimed the Junior ‘A’ title while Dungourney also last County success was in2015 when they also won the Junior title. 

Who | Cloughduv and Dungourney

What | Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Final

Where | SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh – stadium will open at 1pm on Sunday

When | Sunday 9th October 2022

How |  Cloughduv won all three games in their group and beat Lisgoold in the County Semi-Final. Dungourney finished second in their group, with two wins and one loss. In the Q-Final they beat Midleton and booked their final place with a win over Sarsfields 

Referee for the final will be Pat Lyons, Bishopstown

At half-time in Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Final, a Mini-game between the two clubs will take place. 

 

 

The Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Final between Courcey Rovers and  Fr O’Neills will start at 4pm. Courcey’s are seeking back to back County Titles after winning Premier Intermediate title in 2021 while Fr.O’Neills are back in the final for the second year in-a-row

Who | Courcey Rovers and  Fr O’Neills

What | Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Final

Where | SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh – stadium will open at 1pm on Sunday

When | Sunday 9th October 2022

How |  Fr.O’Neills topped their group and booked a Semi-Final place with three wins at the group stages. In the Semi-Final they beat Bride Rovers to book their place in the final. Courcey’s had two wins in the group stages and beat Ballyhea in Q-Final and Fermoy in Semi-Final. 

Referee for the final will be Ciarán O’Regan, Ballyhea 

At half-time in Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Final, a Mini-game between the two clubs will take place. 

 

 

The stadium will open at 1pm on Sunday.