Championship Weekend Preview: Four Massive Finals at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh!


Pictured are Pat Horgan, Chairperson Cork Gaa and Brendan Harrington, McCarthy Insurance Group CEO with Steven Sherlock, St. Finbarrs and Alan O’Donovan, Nemo Rangers ahead of the McCarthy Insurance Group 2025 Senior Football (Premier SFC) Championship Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

The Cork Club Championship Final’s season continues this weekend with four finals scheduled for SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, October 25th, and Sunday, October 26th.

 

📅 Saturday, October 25th: Double-Header Day

Premier Junior Football Final: Buttevant vs St Nicks

  • Time: 4:30 PM
  • Competition: McCarthy Insurance Group Premier JFC
  • The Story: The season-long journey for the Premier Junior title ends here. Buttevant and St Nicks face off for the Donal Hurley Cup and, crucially, a spot in the Intermediate grade next year, the winners will also represent Cork in the Munster Club Championship in 2025

Senior ‘A’ Hurling Final: Bride Rovers vs Castlelyons

  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Competition: Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ HC
  • The Story: The lights come on for a high-stakes East Cork derby! Bride Rovers play Castlelyons with the biggest reward in hurling on the line: promotion to the Premier Senior Hurling Championship for 2026.

📅 Sunday, October 26th: Football Finals Day

 

Senior ‘A’ Football Final: Cill na Martra vs Knocknagree

 

  • Time: 1:30 PM
  • Competition: McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ FC
  • The Story: The opening act on Sunday sees two hugely popular clubs, Cill na Martra and Knocknagree, fighting for the final spot in the Premier Senior grade. This is a massive opportunity for both sides, and the winner will officially join Cork’s top-flight of football.

 

Premier Senior Football Final: Nemo Rangers vs St Finbarrs

  • Time: 3:30 PM
  • Competition: McCarthy Insurance Group Senior FC
  • The Story: The main event. The classic Cork city rivalry takes centre stage as Nemo Rangers meet St Finbarrs for the Premier Senior Football title. This fixture never fails to deliver drama, intensity, and star quality. Both teams are packed with inter-county talent, and the prize is the coveted Andy Scannell Cup. This is history in the making—a truly unmissable spectacle.

 

🎟️ Ticket and Venue Information

 

All four matches will take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance.

We look forward to a spectacular weekend of championship action!

 

Munster SHL- Cork v Clare

Cork will play Clare in the Munster Senior Hurling league, The game will take place in Mallow GAA complex. We are set for a 7pm start. 

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12 January 2026
Mallow, Mallow
Mallow, Ireland
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Fuelling Success: Performance Nutrition for Players & Clubs

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€15
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14 January 2026
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, T12 PF30 Ireland
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Youth Resistance Training Workshop for S&C and Club Coaches

Fuelling Success is a practical, evidence-based performance nutrition workshop for GAA players, coaches, and club leaders. Led by Cork Senior Hurling and Football performance nutritionists Paul O’Sullivan and Billy Murphy, the session provides clear, actionable guidance on fuelling, hydration, and recovery to support performance, recovery, and long-term player development.

€25
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21 January 2026
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, T12 PF30 Ireland
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Adult Coaching Conference

Cork GAA Cocahing and Games Adult Coaching Conference. A practical morning for adult GAA coaches focused on games-based, decision-led coaching, exploring how to develop intelligent, confident players who can think, decide and lead under pressure.

€20
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24 January 2026
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, T12 PF30 Ireland
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Cork v Waterford – Allianz Hurling League Round 1

Cork begin their Allianz Hurling League campaign with a home fixture against Waterford. The Round 1 clash takes place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

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25 January 2026
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, T12 PF30 Ireland
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Cork GAA Sustainability Roadshow: Next Stop – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh!

Cork GAA “Rebels Going Green” initiative continues its county-wide roll-out following a hugely successful launch in Mallow GAA, our second event took place in Dunmanway last evening. Next up, the Sustainability Roadshow heads to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 at 7pm.

Delivered in partnership with Cork City Council, Cork County Council, and the GAA Green Club Programme, this interactive workshop will help your club take meaningful green action — from reducing energy use and improving facilities to boosting biodiversity and community engagement.

Representatives from SEAI, local authorities, and the GAA Green Club Programme will share practical steps, success stories, and funding opportunities to support your sustainability journey.

💡 Be Part of the Change

Every club has a role to play in creating a more sustainable future for Cork GAA. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and lead the way in your community.

Cork Clubs Ready for Munster Hurling Championship Action

Cork Clubs Ready for Munster Hurling Championship Action

Following an unforgettable weekend of success in the Co-op Superstores Cork Hurling Championships, the focus now shifts to the AIB Munster GAA Club Hurling Championships, where Sarsfields, Ballinhassig, and Kilbrittain will proudly fly the Cork flag in provincial competition.

Thanks to Cork’s qualification for the 2025 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final, all three county champions receive a bye to the Munster semi-final stage, giving them extra preparation time as they await their opponents emerging from the quarter-finals.

Senior Championship: Sarsfields Await Quarter-Final Winner

Fresh from their Premier Senior triumph, Sarsfields will make their Munster bow in the semi-final on Sunday, November 16th.
Their opponents will be the winners of a mouth-watering quarter-final between Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) and Ballygunner (Waterford), two of the competition’s traditional heavyweights.

Round Date Match Venue
Semi-Final 16/11 Sarsfields (Cork) v Na Piarsaigh (Limerick) or Ballygunner (Waterford) Limerick or Waterford venue

Intermediate Championship: Ballinhassig Set for Tipperary Test

Ballinhassig, crowned Cork’s Intermediate champions, will face a tough test in their semi-final clash against the Tipperary Premier Intermediate champions — either Upperchurch-Drombane or Carrick Swan — also on Sunday, November 16th.

Round Date Match Venue
Semi-Final 16/11 Upperchurch-Drombane or Carrick Swan (Tipperary) v Ballinhassig (Cork) Tipperary venue

Junior Championship: Kilbrittain Begin with Semi-Final Clash

In the Junior grade, Kilbrittain continue their journey in the Munster semi-final on Saturday, November 15th. They’ll face the winners of the quarter-final between Kenmare Shamrocks (Kerry) and Knockaderry (Limerick).

Round Date Match Venue
Semi-Final 15/11 Kilbrittain (Cork) v Kenmare Shamrocks (Kerry) or Knockaderry (Limerick) Cork or Limerick venue

As the focus shifts from county to provincial competition, excitement builds once again across the Rebel County.

Best of luck to Sarsfields, Ballinhassig, and Kilbrittain as they prepare to represent Cork on the Munster stage.

Seven Finals Remaining at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh!

Championship Fever Continues: Seven Finals Remaining at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh!

The County Championships are heading toward a thrilling conclusion, and the atmosphere is set to reach fever pitch over the coming weekends at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Following three gripping hurling finals that saw Sarsfields claim the Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship title over Midleton, Ballinhassig triumph in the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship against Ballincollig, and Kilbrittain survive a scare to win the Premier Junior Hurling Championship over Glen Rovers, only seven County finals across football and hurling now remain.

Weekend 1: Four Finals in Two Days

The first big weekend is a magnificent double-header on both days, featuring four finals across the junior, senior, and premier grades:

Date Time Competition Finalists Venue
Sat, Oct 25th 4:30 PM McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship Buttevant v St. Nick’s SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sat, Oct 25th 6:30 PM Co-Op Superstores Senior A Hurling Championship Bride Rovers v Castlelyons SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sun, Oct 26th 1:30 PM McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship Cill na Martra v Knocknagree SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sun, Oct 26th 3:30 PM McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship Nemo Rangers v St. Finbarr’s SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The Sunday afternoon main event is a highly anticipated clash for the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship between two giants of Cork football, Nemo Rangers and St. Finbarr’s. This traditional derby is not to be missed!

Weekend 2 & 3: Intermediate Deciders

The action continues into November with the Intermediate Football and Hurling finals:

Date Time Competition Finalists Venue
Sun, Nov 2nd 1:30 PM McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship Ballinora v Ilen Rovers SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sun, Nov 2nd 3:30 PM McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship Aghabullogue v Uibh Laoire SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sun, Nov 9th 3:00 PM Co-Op Superstores Intermediate A Hurling Championship Aghabullogue v Bandon SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Aghabullogue have a chance to secure a remarkable double, appearing in both the Premier Intermediate Football final and the Intermediate A Hurling final a week later. Please note that the Intermediate A Hurling final is scheduled for November 9th, but the alternative date of November 16th will be utilised only if required due to a fixture clash with the Munster Council schedule.