Intermediate A Hurling Championship – Semi-Finals Await
The Co-Op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Championship continues to deliver thrills and surprises, with the quarter-finals leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
Bandon and Erin’s Own produced a high-scoring shootout that had spectators captivated throughout. Despite a valiant effort from Erin’s Own, Bandon emerged victorious, 3-19 to 4-10 , thanks to their decisive finishing in the closing stages. Meanwhile, Aghabullogue staged a strong second-half comeback to see off Midleton 1-18 to 1-12, booking their place in the semi-finals.
The semi-final pairings are now set: Sarsfields face Bandon, while Aghada take on Aghabullogue. Both encounters are scheduled for October and are expected to attract significant interest.
In the relegation play-off, Youghal secured their Intermediate A status with a hard-fought win over Mayfield. Goals proved decisive as Youghal ran out 3-14 to 1-16 victors, condemning Mayfield to relegation.
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The race for the Co-Op Superstores Senior A Hurling Championship crown has narrowed to four teams following a dramatic weekend of quarter-final action.
Bride Rovers impressed as they overcame Inniscarra, finding their rhythm up front and pulling away to secure a deserved 2-23 to 1-18 victory.
Blarney also booked their semi-final place, edging out Na Piarsaigh in a tense encounter that finished 1-21 to 0-19.
Those wins mean Bride Rovers will now meet Carrigtwohill in the last four, while Castlelyons will take on Blarney in the other semi-final, with both ties to be played in two weeks time in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
The relegation battle was equally intense as Bishopstown and Courcey Rovers faced off in a do-or-die clash. After a nail-biting struggle, Courceys emerged on top by just two points, 0-16 to 0-14, ensuring their Senior A status for another season.
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The Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship is reaching its climax, with the quarter-finals serving up a series of hard-fought contests that have set the stage for two fascinating semi-finals.
Sarsfields got the better of Charleville in a competitive affair, their greater scoring spread proving decisive as they ran out winners on a 0-22 to 1-15 scoreline. Midleton and Glen Rovers produced one of the games of the season, a high-intensity clash that went right down to the wire, with Midleton just edging it 2-19 to 2-17. St. Finbarr’s, meanwhile, looked in ruthless form, hitting three goals to pull clear of Imokilly and securing a 3-16 to 1-12 victory.
Those results now see Blackrock face Midleton in the first semi-final, while Sarsfields will lock horns with St. Finbarr’s in the second. Both ties are set to take place in SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in two weeks time with dates and times to be confirmed on Sunday evening by Cork GAA CCC
At the other end of the championship, the relegation play-off between Erin’s Own and Newtownshandrum ended in dramatic fashion. After a thrilling battle that produced a final score of 4-15 to 2-21, the sides could not be separated. The contest will now go to a replay, with fixture details to be confirmed.
High-Stakes Sunday in the Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championships
The Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championships reach a crucial stage this Sunday, with knockout places on the line and relegation battles adding extra drama. Supporters across Cork can look forward to a full day of action as clubs fight for survival, progression, and pride.
In the Premier Senior Hurling Championship, two Quarter-Finals are down for decision. Sars meet Charleville in Castletownroche at 3:00pm, while St Finbarrs take on divisional powerhouses Imokilly in Midleton at 4:00pm. Both ties promise high-quality hurling as the hunt for semi-final places intensifies.
At the other end of the table, Erins Own face Newtownshandrum in Mourneabbey at 4:00pm in a high-pressure Relegation Play-Off, where only one side will retain their Premier Senior status.
The Senior ‘A’ Championship also sees a season-defining clash as Bishopstown and Courcey Rovers meet in Bandon at 3:00pm in their own Relegation Play-Off.
At Premier Intermediate level, Ballincollig and Carrigaline go head-to-head in Riverstick at 3:00pm in a Quarter-Final. Later that evening, the refixture game of Cloyne and Valley Rovers takes place in Páirc Uí Rinn at 7:30pm, (no tickets required for this game in Páirc Uí Rinn).
The action begins with two key ties in the Premier Junior Championship. Cloughduv take on Argideen Rangers in Ballygarvan at 2:00pm in a Quarter-Final, while Barryroe and Meelin battle in Blarney at the same time in a Relegation Play-Off.
With Quarter-Finals and Relegation Play-Offs across all grades, this promises to be one of the most dramatic days of the championship season. Every score will count, every result will shape the future — and Cork hurling fans are in for a treat.
Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC
15:00
Sarsfields
vs
Charleville
@ Castletownroche
16:00
St Finbarrs
vs
Imokilly
@ Midleton
16:00
Erins Own
vs
Newtownshandrum
@ Mourneabbey
Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ HC
15:00
Bishopstown
vs
Courcey Rovers
@ Bandon
Co-Op Superstores PIHC
15:00
Ballincollig
vs
Carrigaline
@ Riverstick
19:30
Cloyne
vs
Valley Rovers
@ Pairc Ui Rinn
Co-op Superstores Premier JHC
14:00
Cloughduv
vs
Argideen Rangers
@ Ballygarvan
14:00
Barryroe
vs
Meelin
@ Blarney
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Fixture Announcement – Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final
Cork GAA has announced the refixture details for the Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final:
🗓️ Sunday, September 21st Cloyne v Valley Rovers 📍 Páirc Uí Rinn ⏰ 7:30pm
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