A Community Rallies: Stand for Féile Golf Classic to Support a Brave West Cork Teen

A Community Rallies: Stand for Féile Golf Classic to Support a Brave West Cork Teen

Pictured at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh at the launch of the Stand For Feile golf classic on April 17th and 18th at Kenmare golf club, were left, Barry Coffey, former Cork footballer and chairman organising committee , Brian Hayes , Cork hurler and Colm Cooper , former Kerry footballer. Picture; Eddie O’Hare

 

In April 2026, the GAA community of Cork and Kerry will unite in an extraordinary display of solidarity — not on a pitch, but across the fairways of Kenmare Golf Club. On April 17th and 18th, more than 100 teams are expected to tee off in the Stand for Féile Golf Classic, a two-day fundraiser supporting the ongoing recovery of Féile O’Sullivan, a courageous teenager from Allihies, West Cork.

Last July, Féile’s life changed forever when she suffered devastating injuries in a farming accident. Since then, she has been receiving specialist treatment in CHI Crumlin, facing surgeries, intensive rehabilitation, and an entirely new way of living. The emotional and financial strain on her family has been immense — but the response from the GAA community has been powerful.

Pictured at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh at the launch of the Stand For Feile golf classic on April 17th and 18th at Kenmare golf club, were left, Barry Coffey, former Cork footballer and chairman organising committee , Ollie ‘Rue’O’Sullivan, chairman Garnish GAA; Pat Horgan, chairman Cork county board and Cormac McMahon, secretary Garnish GAA. Picture; Eddie O’Hare

The idea for the Golf Classic began with a simple conversation between former Cork and Kerry inter-county players, who felt compelled to help. From there, it quickly grew into a major fundraising effort.

Barry Coffey, Chair of the Organising Committee, recalls how quickly the support gathered momentum:

“I reached out to the main organising committee following a conversation between a number of former inter-county GAA players from both Cork and Kerry. I then approached Cork GAA, who backed the initiative 100% and fully embraced the opportunity to support it.

Over the two days, we will welcome more than 100 teams, and we are delighted to have clubs from both Cork and Kerry taking part. We are also extremely grateful to Cork County Board for their support, including their generous contribution of All-Ireland Final tickets as the first prize in this fundraising event.”

The Cork GAA leadership has strongly endorsed the event, acknowledging both the hardship faced by the O’Sullivan family and the strength of community spirit driving the campaign.

Pat Horgan, Cork County Board Chairman, shared his support:

“The entire Cork GAA community has been deeply affected by the terrible ordeal that Féile and her family have faced. We are all determined to help in any way we can. I hope the O’Sullivan family will be heartened by the great support this Golf Classic will garner as we all keep Féile in our thoughts and prayers.”

Cork GAA CEO Kevin O’Donovan echoed that sentiment:

“The wider GAA family can always be depended on to show support and solidarity to those among us who need it most. Féile and the O’Sullivan family need our help now. This initiative, drawing on support from Cork and Kerry, will be a significant driver in raising much-needed funds to help them through the tough days ahead.”

Calling All Teams

Teams of four can enter the Classic for €500, with an incredible first prize on offer:

🎟 All-Ireland Final tickets — two for each team member.

Clubs, companies, and individuals are encouraged to lace up the golf shoes, rally behind the cause, and help support Féile during a critical period for her recovery.

How to Register

Teams can now secure their place by contacting : Ger  at 087 627 8425
For further details, 👉 www.gaacork.ie/stand4feile

Kilshannig Crowned JAHC Champions After Dominant Second Half 

Photo| Kevin O’Callaghan

Kilshannig 1-19 | Ballinora 0-11

After a disappointing final defeat in 2022, Kilshannig ended their wait for county glory by cruising past Ballinora to lift the Cork Junior A Hurling Championship title at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. The victory secures their promotion to the fifth tier.

The Avondhu champions led for almost the entire game, but the contest was effectively settled midway through the second half. Kilshannig were only three points ahead (0-12 to 0-9) in the 44th minute before Cork senior footballer Éanna O’Hanlon found the breakthrough. His 45th-minute shot took an awkward bounce to deceive the goalkeeper and hit the net, stretching the lead to six.

From that point, the momentum was all Kilshannig’s. Man-of-the-match Kieran Twomey was outstanding at wing-back, scoring three points and converting a ’65, while O’Hanlon’s goal was followed by a scoring burst that put the game out of reach. Ballinora, who had 13 wides, could not find any rhythm or answer to the pressure, as Kilshannig continued to force turnovers and reel off points.

Kilshannig’s comfortable 1-19 to 0-11 win was fully deserved, concluding their 2025 season as county champions.

Kilshannig

D Kearney; D Guiney, C O’Shea, C Murphy; K Twomey, B Curtin (jc), E Burke; Darragh O’Sullivan, D Murphy; P Walsh, J Twomey (jc), E O’Hanlon; R Crowley, K O’Hanlon, Diarmuid O’Sullivan.

Subs: C Ruby for Crowley (51), S Lyons for Diarmuid O’Sullivan (56), K Smith for K O’Hanlon, M Twohig for Murphy (both 59).

Ballinora

B Crowley; T Forde, N Lordan, J Byrne; C O’Flynn, S Kingston, M O’Brien; L Lyons, T Burns; D Holmes, D Dineen, D Corkery; B Mayer, A O’Shea, J Hegarty.

Subs: J Keohane for Corkery (28-30 temp), Keohane for O’Shea (HT), M Lordan for Lyons (48), S Lyons for Holmes (50), C Quirke for Corkery (52).

Referee: C McAllister (Aghada)

Kilmacabea Claim Historic County JAFC Title

Photo | George Hatchell

 

Kilmacabea 1-14 | Donoughmore 1-7

In a historic day for the Carbery club, Kilmacabea came from behind to defeat Donoughmore and claim their first-ever McCarthy Insurance Group County JAFC title at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday evening.

Despite persistent heavy rain affecting the quality of the football, the final was packed with excitement and endeavour. Donoughmore made the stronger start, leading 1-4 to 0-5 at the break thanks to a brilliant first-half goal from Gavin O’Sullivan.

The second half was dominated by the eventual winners. A crucial goal midway through from substitute Ray Shanahan swung the momentum and gave Kilmacabea the platform they needed to kick on. Heroes like Ian Jennings and Martin Collins were outstanding as the Carbery side outscored their opponents heavily in the second 30 minutes.

Kilmacabea’s hard work and collective grit paid off, securing a fully deserved seven-point victory. The final whistle sparked joyful celebrations as they lifted the championship cup.

Scorers for Kilmacabea: E Shanahan 0-5 (1 2pt), R Shanahan 1-0, C McCarthy (1 2pt f), I Jennings (1 2pt), D Gore (0-1 f) 0-2 each, K Whelton, L McCarthy, D O’Donovan 0-1 each.

Donoughmore: G O’Sullivan 1-4 (0-1 f, 0-1 45), D McDonnell 0-2, S Barrett 0-1.

KILMACABEA: C McCarthy; L Tobin, D Whooley, D Tobin; O Tobin, M Collins, D O’Callaghan; O Kerrisk, I Jennings (c); D McCarthy, D Gore, K Whelton; E Shanahan, D O’Donovan, J Collins.

Subs: L McCarthy for E Shanahan (3-6, temp), L McCarthy for O Kerrisk (h-t), R Shanahan for J Collins (40), C Whelton for K Whelton (63).

DONOUGHMORE: K O’Riordan; R Honohan, D Forde (c), S Broderick; D Morrissey, J Crowley, K O’Connell; S O’Hanlon, M Lucey; A Dinan, G O’Sullivan, D Holland; D Keating, D McDonnell, S Barrett.

Subs: L O’Sullivan for K O’Connell (47), T Murphy for A Dinan, J McCarthy for D Forde (both 49), J Murphy for D Keating (54), J Twomey for M Lucey (56).

Referee: Alan O’Connor (Ballygarvan).

Games Programme Confirmed: Massive Weekend of Finals and Knockout Action at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh!

Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the County Championships reach a fever pitch! Cork GAA has a packed schedule featuring two major Colleges Cup Finals and a full slate of U21 Hurling knockout matches.

All roads lead to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and the 4G pitch, where teams will battle it out under Winner-on-the-Day regulations, ensuring every game goes down to the wire!

Friday Night Lights: Colleges Cup Finals

Friday night sees two highly anticipated Post-Primary School Finals take centre stage on the main pitch.

Time Competition Stage Match Venue
6:00 PM Simcox Cup Final Clonakilty CC v Colaiste Choilm SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
8:00 PM O’Callaghan Cup Final Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG v Christian Brothers College SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Saturday & Sunday: U21 Hurling Knockout Drama

The focus shifts to the Hurling Championships over the weekend with Semi-Finals and Quarter-Finals scheduled across the U21 A, B, and C grades.

Saturday, December 6th: U21 A Hurling Semi-Finals

The two U21 A Hurling Semi-Finals promise fierce competition as teams vie for a spot in the County Final.

Time Competition Stage Match Venue
3:00 PM U21 A HC SF Newcestown v Midleton SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G
4:45 PM U21 A HC SF Shandrum v Valley Rovers SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G

Sunday, December 7th: Full Day of U21 B & C Action

Sunday is a triple-header of knockout hurling, now including the confirmed second U21 B Semi-Final.

Time Competition Stage Match Venue
1:00 PM U21 B HC QF Bishopstown v Dungourney SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G
2:45 PM U21 C HC QF St. Kevin’s v Donoughmore SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G
4:30 PM U21 C HC QF Castlelyons / Cobh v Tracton SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G
6:15 PM U21 B HC SF Kanturk-Dromtarriffe v Fermoy SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh 4G

Historic First: Kilbrittain Crowned AIB Munster Club JHC Champions!

 

Kilbrittain 2-17 | Kilrossanty 0-9

Kilbrittain secured a landmark moment in the club’s history on Saturday afternoon at Mallow, defeating Waterford’s Kilrossanty to claim their first-ever AIB Munster Club Junior Hurling Championship title. The victory is also a major milestone for West Cork, as Joe Ryan’s side becomes the first club from the Carbery division to win a provincial hurling crown.

The Cork champions displayed confidence and class throughout the encounter. Playing with the wind in the first half, Kilbrittain’s defence was resolute, restricting Kilrossanty to just three points—all frees from Pádraig Fitzgerald—while building a healthy 0-11 to 0-3 lead.

Although Kilrossanty briefly rallied at the start of the second half, cutting the deficit to five, Kilbrittain quickly regained control. The turning point came in the 40th minute when Mark Hickey billowed the back of the net after a superb team move, followed by a second goal from Bertie Butler ten minutes later. These goals sealed the match and extinguished Kilrossanty’s challenge.

Hickey was the top scorer with an impressive 1-9 (0-9 frees), while Butler added 1-3. The comprehensive 2-17 to 0-9 victory was fully deserved, sparking major celebrations as Kilbrittain collected the cup. They now advance to the All-Ireland Semi-Final against the Leinster winners.

Scorers for Kilbrittain: M Hickey 1-9 (0-9 f), B Butler 1-3 (0-1 f), A Holland, T Sheehan, J O’Donovan, L Griffin, S Sexton 0-1 each.

Kilrossanty: P Fitzgerald 0-7 (0-6 f), S Fitzgerald 0-2 (0-1 f).

KILBRITTAIN: D Desmond; D Considine, J Hurley, E O’Neill; T Sheehan, A Holland, C Sheehan; S Sexton, J O’Donovan; M Hickey, L Griffin, R Crowley; C Hogan, P Wall (c), B Butler.
Subs: C Ustianowski for R Crowley (51), D Harrington for S Sexton, T Harrington for A Holland (both 56), N O’Donovan for J O’Donovan, C Kenny for M Hickey (both 62).

KILROSSANTY: R Hogan; P Keating, D Fitzgerald (c), S Veale; M Dunne, C Walsh, J Kay; S Fitzgerald, F de Paor; P Cunningham, E Power, J Power; A Dunwoody, P Fitzgerald, D Walsh.
Subs: J Whyte for J Power (42), P Whyte for P Fitzgerald (60, inj).

Referee: Michael Kennedy (Tipperary).