Cork beat Offaly in opening league game

Cork 0-20
Offaly 0-13

FINTAN O’TOOLE

Reports from SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for 42.ie

THE PÁIRC UÍ Chaoimh doors were opened again, a new pitch surface rolled out and Cork’s footballers began life in Division 3 on a positive note.

They accounted for Offaly in their opening league run out tonight, getting their game together as the match unfolded and benefitting from a powerful scoring contribution from their bench.

2,356 were in attendance to see Ronan McCarthy’s team begin their attempt to mount a swift response to relegation from the second tier spring. He was glad of being able to utilise his reserves to get them over the line.

Michael Hurley only entered the action for the start of the second half but had picked off five points by the finish. John O’Rourke weighed in with a brace while points from the emerging pair of Tadhg Corkery and Colm O’Callaghan swelled the return from their substitutes further.

And Cork needed that extra ingredient as they were given a reminder early on of the necessity for proper focus. John Maughan’s Offaly team moved with purpose and their confident kicking in front of goal entitled them to be in the ascendancy, 0-7 to 0-3 by the 20th minute.

At the midway mark of the first half, all three of Offaly’s inside forwards had clipped over points from play. Anton Sullivan and Bernard Allen buzzed with intent, but the latter was sent to the sin bin before the break in a setback for his charges.

Cork deployed Ciaran Sheehan in a roving role from his full-forward berth early on. It paid off with a pair of neatly converted points and he set up another. Sean White tried to get things going from centre-forward as well yet too often Cork’s attacks broke down when they were closing in on Paddy Dunican’s goal. The Offaly netminder stood tall to beat away a stinging drive from Ian Maguire in the 16th minute and repeated that act to deny the same player in the second half.

Given their early difficulties Cork would have been reasonably satisfied to be only 0-9 to 0-8 adrift at the break. They kicked the first four points of the second half and that set the tone for their eventual success.

Offaly were left disappointed after how well they had showed up early on. During Allen’s time off the pitch, Cork moved in front and Offaly never came close to overhauling them on the scoreboard once more. 

By the three-quarter mark Cork were still not out of sight despite commanding the play but they popped over six points after the 62nd minute to affirm their position of strength. Defenders Sean Powter and Sam Ryan made comebacks from severe hamstring injuries to put in good shifts during this win.

They make the trek to Carrick-on-Shannon next week while Offaly will host Longford.

Scorers for Cork: Michael Hurley 0-5 (0-1f), Cathal O’Mahony (0-2f), Ciaran Sheehan (0-1f) 0-3 each, Sean White, John O’Rourke 0-2 each, Brian Hartnett, Ruairi Deane, Colm O’Callaghan, Kevin Crowley, Tadhg Corkery 0-1 each.

Scorers for Offaly: Bernard Allen 0-5 (0-2f), Anton Sullivan 0-4, Ruairi McNamee 0-3 (0-1f), Cian Johnson 0-1.

Cork

1. Micheál Martin (Nemo Rangers)

2. Sean Powter (Douglas)
3. Sam Ryan (St Finbarrs)
4. Paul Ring (Aghabullogue)

5. Kevin Crowley (Millstreet)
6. Liam O’Donovan (Clonakilty)
7. Mattie Taylor (Mallow)

8. Ian Maguire (St Finbarrs)
21. Thomas Clancy (Clonakilty)

12. Ruairí Deane (Bantry)
11. Sean White (Clonakilty)
10. Brian Hartnett (Douglas)

13. Damien Gore (Kilmacabea)
14. Ciaran Sheehan (Eire Óg)
15. Cathail O’Mahony (Mitchelstown)

Subs

25. Michael Hurley (Castlehaven) for Gore (half-time)
24. John O’Rourke (Carbery Rangers) for Clancy (49)
22. Colm O’Callaghan (Éire Óg) for O’Mahony (55)
18. Tadhg Corkery (Cill Na Martra) for O’Donovan (58)
17. Peter Murphy (Bandon) for Sheehan (67)

Offaly

1. Paddy Dunican (Shamrocks)

2. Declan Hogan (Tullamore)
3. Eoin Rigney (Rhode)
4. Niall Darby (Rhode – captain)

5. Eoin Carroll (Cappincur)
6. David Dempsey (Ballycommon)
7. Jordan Hayes (Edenderry)

8. Cathal Mangan (Kilclonfert)
9. Michael Brazil (Tullamore)

10. Shane Horan (Kilmacud Crokes, Dublin)
11. Ruairi McNamee (Rhode)
12. Conor McNamee (Rhode)

15. Cian Johnson (Ferbane)
14. Bernard Allen (Tubber)
13. Anton Sullivan (Rhode)

Subs

24. Ronan McEvoy (Shannonbridge) for Conor McNamee (16)
17. Cian Donohue (St Brigid’s) for McEvoy (48)
22. Mark Abbott (Edenderry) for Johnson (56)
23. Jason Dempsey (Bracknagh) for Brazil (59)
19. Ciaran Donnelly (Bracknagh) for Horan (64)

Referee: Derek O’Mahoney (Tipperary)

New Football Playing Rules

New Football Playing Rules

Clarifications

 Eanáir 2020

 

 

SIN BIN

 

1.    The time activation for Sin Bin will commence when the game restarts after the dismissal of the player.

 

2.   After the 10 minutes has elapsed, a player can only return to the field of play at a break in play, and with the permission of referee.

 

If a player returns to the field of play without the permission of the Referee, he shall be dealt with under Rule 6.1 “to challenge the authority of the Referee, linesman or side-line official”. Penalty: Yellow Card. (In effect this would result with the player being sent off because a black card followed by yellow card results in Red card)

 

3.    If a goalkeeper receives a black card, it is at the discretion of the relevant team management as to how to address this matter, e.g. they may choose to use a substitute or use an outfield player (Note: If any outfield player is selected , he must wear a distinctive top if he wishes to avail of the protection provided to goalkeepers as per rule)

 

4.   A player who is in the Sin Bin at the end of extra time, and who has served his 10 minutes but has not returned to play (as there was no break in play) is eligible to be involved in a penalty shootout.

 

5.   If a player commits a further aggressive infraction while in the Sin Bin, the Referee will issue the Player with the relevant card, he will be sent off and cannot return to the game

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark/Advanced Mark

 

2.12 Mark (1) (ii)

 

When a player catches the ball cleanly on or inside a 45m line from a kick in play (i.e. not from set-play) delivered by an attacking player on or beyond the opposing team’s 45m line, that travels at least 20m and without it touching the ground.

 

  1. The Referee will award the mark by blowing his whistle, the player shall signify to the Referee if he is availing of the free-kick by immediately raising his arm upright and then taking the kick himself from the hands. The free kick shall be taken from the point where the Mark is awarded except in the case of a Mark awarded to an attacking team inside a 13m line when the free shall be taken from the point on the 13m line, directly in line with where the Mark is awarded.

 

  1. Please also note that for all marks (the advance mark and the kickout mark) the following provisions apply; the player will now be allowed 15 seconds to take the mark (it was 5 seconds previously). The opposing players must retreat 13m (which was 10 previously).

 

  1. If a player claims the mark, he cannot opt to play on.

 

  1. It should also be noted that as a Kick-out Mark is considered a “set play” in the Playing Rules, players will not be able to claim an Advanced Mark from the free kick that follows the awarding of a kick-out Mark.

 

  1. If the Referee determines that the player who makes the Mark has been injured in the process and is unable to take the kick, the Referee shall direct the player’s nearest team mate to take the kick, but this may only be allowed in exceptional circumstances.

 

 

 

Ends.

Cork U20’s win Joh Kerins Cup 2020

Cork footballers won the John Kerins Cup today with a 2-14 to 1-11 win over Kildare.

Cork’s goals both came from Blake Murphy.

Cork VS Offaly

Cork will begin their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign on Saturday at 6pm.

Cork’s opening round 1 fixture will be against Offaly.

Details of the Cork team can be found here

Saturday’s game will be refereed by Derek O Mahoney (Tipperary).

Cork’s pre-season programme concluded at the McGrath Cup final with a loss Limerick. Cork had earlier wins over Kerry and Tipperary in the competition.

At 4pm on Saturday, Cork Ladies footballers will play their first game in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh when they meet Westmeath in the LIDL National Ladies Football League.

There will be live coverage of the game on C103 from 6pm

Tickets for the game are €10 per adult and U16’s are free.

Tickets for the game can be purchased here https://corkgaa.tickets.ie/

Cork’s full fixtures Jan 25: v Offaly (h); Feb 2: v Leitrim (a); Feb 9: v Down (h); Feb 22: v Tipperary (a); Mar 1: v Derry (h); Mar 14: v Louth (h); Mar 22: v Longford (a).

Game information
Competition Allianz Football League Division 3
Round 1st
Teams Cork vs Offaly
Venue SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Time 6pm
Date January 25th
Referee Derek O Mahoney.

Cork Senior Hurling Team announced.

The Cork Senior Hurling Team to play Waterford in Round 1 of the National Hurling League has been announced

  1. Anthony Nash (Kanturk)
  2. Niall O’Leary (Castlelyons)
  3. Robert Downey(Glen Rovers)
  4. Sean O’Donoghue (Inniscarra)
  5. Chris O’Leary (Valley Rovers)
  6. Tim O’Mahony (Newtownshandrum)
  7. Damien Cahalane (St Finbarr’s)
  8. Bill Cooper (Youghal)
  9. Mark Coleman (Blarney)
  10. Seamus Harnedy (St Itas)
  11. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville)
  12. Aidan Walsh (Kanturk)
  13. Conor Lehane (Midleton)
  14. Shane Kingston (Douglas)
  15. Patrick Horgan (Capt) (Glen Rovers)
  16. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig)
  17. Sean O’Leary Hayes (Midleton)
  18. Colm Spillane (Castlelyons)
  19. David Lowney (Clonakilty)
  20. Luke Meade (Newcestown)
  21. Robbie O’Flynn (Erins Own)
  22. Sean Twomey (Courcey Rovers)
  23. Alan Cadogan (Douglas)
  24. Michael O’Halloran (Blackrock)
  25. Brian Turnbull (Douglas)
  26. Billy Hennessy (St Finbarr’s)