Fixture Update – As Ratified by the County CCC

Fixture Update – As Ratified by the County CCC

Please note: All Junior A and U21 fixtures on November 8th / 9th will be played under Winner-on-the-Day regulations.

Date Competition Round Fixture / Venue
Wed, Nov 5th – Fri, Nov 7th Sciath na Scol Gaelic Football & LGFA Finals — All games in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sat, Nov 8th @1:30pm Munster Junior Football Championship (MJFC) QF Buttevant v Shamrocks in Dungarvan
Sat, Nov 8th @2:00pm Junior A Football Championship (JAFC) QF Charleville v Ballygarvan in Glenville
Sun, Nov 9th @1:30pm Munster Intermediate Football Championship (MIFC) QF Aghabullogue v Thurles Sarsfields in Templetuohy
Sun, Nov 9th @2:00pm Junior A Hurling Championship (JAHC) QF Ballinora v Belgooly in Carrigaline
Sun, Nov 9th @2:00pm U21 A Football Championship SF Beara v Douglas in Ballinacarriga
Sun, Nov 9th @2:00pm U21 B Football Championship QF Carrigtwohill v Donoughmore in Blarney
Sun, Nov 9th @2:00pm U21 C Football Championship SF Cobh v Blarney-Rathpeacon in Caherlag
TBC U21 C Football Championship QF St. Peter’s v Ilen Rovers
Mon, Nov 10th – Thurs, Nov 13th Sciath na Scol Gaelic Football & LGFA Finals — All games in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Nov 15th – 16th Junior A Hurling Championship SF Newmarket v Kilshannig in Kanturk
Nov 15th – 16th Junior A Hurling Championship SF Ballinora / Belgooly v Cobh (prov)
Nov 15th – 16th Junior A Football Championship SF Donoughmore v Nemo Rangers
Nov 15th – 16th Junior B Football Championship SF Carrigaline v Glengarriffe
Sat, Nov 15th @1:30pm Munster Senior Football Championship (MSFC) QF St. Finbarr’s v Tipperary winners (away)
Sat, Nov 15th Munster Junior Hurling Championship (MJHC) SF Kilbrittain v Knockaderry (away)
Sun, Nov 16th @1:30pm McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship Final (Replay) Final (R) Ballinora v Ilen Rovers in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sun, Nov 16th @3:30pm Co-Op SuperStores Intermediate A Hurling Championship Final Final Aghabullogue v Bandon in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sun, Nov 16th Munster Senior Hurling Championship (MSHC) SF Sarsfields v Ballygunner (away)
Sun, Nov 16th Munster Intermediate Hurling Championship (MIHC) SF Ballinhassig v Upperchurch-Drombane (away)

Intermediate A Finals Confirmed for SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The Cork GAA Competitions Control Committee (CCC) has confirmed details for the upcoming McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship Final Replay and the Co-Op SuperStores Intermediate A Hurling Championship Final.

Both games will take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday, November 16th..

McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship Final (Replay)

Ballinora v Ilen Rovers
Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 1:30pm
Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Co-Op SuperStores Intermediate A Hurling Championship Final

Aghabullogue v Bandon
Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 3:30pm
Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Bride Rovers’ Never-Say-Die Spirit Secures SAHC Title in Thriller

 

Cork SAHC final replay: Bride Rovers 2-15 Castlelyons 2-14

 

Bride Rovers secured the Co-Op Superstores Senior A Hurling Championship title in a dramatic replay, overcoming neighbours Castlelyons by a single point, 2-15 to 2-14. The victory, which sends the Rathcormac and Bartlemy club to the Premier Senior ranks, was a testament to the steadfastness and resilience of a remarkably young side, many of whom are still U21.

The final was defined by a stunning late surge, where Bride Rovers hit Castlelyons for an unanswered 1-4 in the final ten minutes. With 53 minutes played, it seemed all was lost as Castlelyons led by a commanding six points, 2-14 to 1-11, after goals from David Morrison and Leon Doocey had canceled out Adam Walsh’s earlier strike.

However, Bride Rovers refused to yield. Defender Jamie Peters began the comeback, and the deficit was cut to the minimum when Paddy O’Flynn’s half-point/half-delivery bounced fortuitously into the net with two minutes left. Sweeper and man-of-the-match Cillian Tobin then leveled the scores with a superb long-range effort from his own 45-meter line in injury time. The winner arrived shortly after, delivered by David Barry, who scored the opening and closing points of the replay.

Rovers’ boss Brian Murphy praised his team’s “never-say-die attitude” and phenomenal commitment over recent years, believing the young group has their best years still ahead of them as they step up to the top flight.

 

Scorers for Bride Rovers: A Walsh 1-7 (0-6 f), P O’Flynn 1-1, D Barry 0-2, J Peters, C Tobin, S O’Connor, B Roche, C O’Sullivan 0-1 each.

Castlelyons: L Doocey 1-1, D Morrison 1-0, A Fenton 0-3 (0-2 f), E Maye, A Spillane, K O’Leary 0-2 each, C Spillane, N O’Leary, S Moroney, J Kearney 0-1 each.

BRIDE ROVERS: C Hogan; D Cashman, E Roche, C Tobin; J Ahern, C Hazelwood, S O’Connor; J Peters, C O’Sullivan; P O’Flynn, B Roche, A Walsh; K Kearney, C Ryan, D Barry.

Subs: R O’Connell for Kearney (40), J Mannix for O’Sullivan (54).

CASTLELYONS: J Barry; D Spillane, C Barry, C Spillane; S Moroney, N O’Leary, C McCarthy; J Kearney, E Maye; S Cotter, A Fenton, L Doocey; K O’Leary, A Spillane, D Morrison.

Subs: B Spillane for Morrison (56).

Referee: M Maher (St Finbarr’s).

Intermediate A FC Final Ends in Dramatic Draw

IAFC Final Ends in Dramatic Draw

Final Score: Ilen Rovers 2-9 – Ballinora 0-15

The McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship (IAFC) final concluded in a thrilling stalemate at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, necessitating a replay to determine the champions. The intensely fought contest saw both teams fail to convert opportunities in a dramatic second half.

Ilen Rovers started strongly, establishing an early foothold and capitalizing with two crucial goals to lead by four points at the break. Despite being denied a penalty goal by a magnificent save and struggling with a high wide count, the opposing side showed composure to gradually reduce the deficit in the second half, eventually taking a brief lead.

The drama peaked in injury time. After Ilen Rovers surged ahead by three points, their defense conceded a free kick from outside the arc in the final minute. The resulting two-point free was converted successfully, leveling the scores at 2-9 to 0-15 and forcing a second meeting. Both teams will welcome the chance to improve their accuracy before the replay.

Upcoming Finals Double-Header

The replay and Co-Op Superstores IHC final have been confirmed for a double-header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday, November 16th:

Time Competition Fixture Venue
1:30 pm IAFC Final (Replay) Ballinora v Ilen Rovers SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
3:30 pm IAHC Final Aghabullogue v Bandon SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Aghabullogue Edge Uibh Laoire in PIFC Final Thriller

McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship Final

Final Score: Aghabullogue 2-12 (2-2-8) – Uibh Laoire 2-11 (2-3-5)

Aghabullogue claimed the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship (PIFC) title on Sunday evening, defeating Muskerry rivals Uibh Laoire by a single point in a thrilling final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

The final was a tense, high-scoring affair that saw the lead change hands repeatedly. Uibh Laoire secured control in the first half by registering two goals, leading by five points at one juncture. However, Aghabullogue showed significant resolve to chip away at the deficit, reducing it to two points by halftime.

The Coachford-based side carried their momentum into the second half, with their second goal restoring their lead. In the closing stages, Uibh Laoire battled back to level the contest, but Aghabullogue secured the crucial victory when Matthew Bradley landed the decisive point two minutes into added time. The win elevates Aghabullogue to the senior football ranks for the first time, marking their second county crown in three seasons.

Scorers

Aghabullogue: L Casey 1-3, A Murphy 0-4 (2 2pt), J Corkery 1-0, M Bradley 0-3 (0-1 f, 0-1 45), P O’Sullivan, A O’Sullivan 0-1 each.

Uibh Laoire: C Vaughan 0-7 (2 2pt, 1 2pt f), C Óg Jones 1-3 (0-2 f), I Jones 1-0, S O’Riordan 0-1.

Teams

Aghabullogue: J Buckley; C Smyth, P Dilworth, D Merrick; P Ring, S Tarrant, B O’Sullivan; C Gillespie, A Murphy; P O’Sullivan, J Corkery (c), A O’Sullivan; M Bradley, E O’Sullivan, L Casey.
Subs: C O’Sullivan for E O’Sullivan (48), D Thompson for P O’Sullivan (59).

Uibh Laoire: J Creedon; B Murphy, D O’Donovan, D O’Riordan; C Galvin, S O’Leary (c), K Manning; T Roberts, C O’Leary; S O’Riordan, C Vaughan, B O’Leary; C O’Riordan, C Óg Jones, I Jones.
Subs: S Pickering for B O’Leary (40), B Cronin for C O’Riordan (50).

Referee: Pa O’Driscoll (Bride Rovers).