Knockout phase of the McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship

The group stage of the McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship has concluded, establishing the final bracket for the knockout phase and the relegation decider.

Kilmurry and Adrigole secured direct entry into the semi-finals after topping Group A and Group C respectively with six points each. Kilmurry secured top spot following a 2-11 to 0-07 victory over Glanworth, while Adrigole confirmed their position by defeating Kildorrery 2-08 to 0-10. Both sides earn a bye through to the last four as the top two group winners.

In the first quarter-final, Dromtarriffe will take on Boherbue. Dromtarriffe finished top of Group B on score difference after a 4-12 to 0-16 win over Mitchelstown. Boherbue qualified as Group C runners-up after securing a 1-11 to 0-13 victory over Bandon.

The second quarter-final features Buttevant against Mitchelstown. Buttevant advanced as Group A runners-up with a 1-17 to 0-15 win over Ilen Rovers, giving them a +24 score difference. They meet a Mitchelstown team that qualified second in Group B despite their final-round defeat.

McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Results

McCarthy Insurance Group

Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship

Round 3 Results

Final Group Standings

McCarthy Insurance Group Premier JFC – Group Stage Complete

The group stage of the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship has reached its conclusion, with all 12 teams having completed their three group games.

Canovee finished as the standout team of the group stage, topping Group B with five points after two wins and a draw. Their final-round victory over Na Piarsaigh confirmed their place at the top.

Cobh also finished unbeaten, recording two wins and suffering a narrow one-point defeat to Inniscarra, while Inniscarra secured second place in Group A following their impressive final-round win over Glenville.

St Nicks finished second in Group B after recording wins over Na Piarsaigh and Kilmacabea, while Kinsale topped a tightly contested Group C following wins over Millstreet and Cullen.

Cullen also progress from Group C, having finished level on points with Kinsale, while Millstreet and St Vincents narrowly miss out on the knockout stages.

Knockout Picture

The group stage has now determined the six teams that will continue their championship journey.

🏆 Semi-Finals
Canovee
Cobh

⚡ Quarter-Finals
Inniscarra
St Nicks
Kinsale
Cullen

The remaining six teams — Urhan, Glenville, Kilmacabea, Na Piarsaigh, Millstreet and St Vincents — see their championship campaign come to an end.

Six teams remain. The road to the Premier JFC title enters the knockout stages.

McCarthy Insurance Group Premier JFC – Round 3 Results

The final round of the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship group stage delivered six games as teams battled to finish their campaigns on a winning note and secure their place in the knockout stages.

Canovee produced the biggest win of the round, cruising to a 4-16 to 0-08 victory over Na Piarsaigh, while Cobh finished strongly with a convincing 5-07 to 0-14 win over Urhan.

Inniscarra secured a valuable victory over Glenville, winning 3-11 to 1-10, while Millstreet edged past Cullen on a 1-14 to 2-10 scoreline.

There was a one-point thriller between St Nicks and Kilmacabea, with St Nicks coming out on top 2-10 to 1-10.

The final game of the round saw St Vincents finish their group campaign with a strong 2-14 to 0-11 victory over Kinsale.

Round 3 Results

  • Canovee 4-16 Na Piarsaigh 0-08
  • Cobh 5-07 Urhan 0-14
  • Cullen 2-10 Millstreet 1-14
  • Inniscarra 3-11 Glenville 1-10
  • St Nicks 2-10 Kilmacabea 1-10
  • St Vincents 2-14 Kinsale 0-11

With Round 3 now complete, the group stage is finished and attention turns to the knockout stages of the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier JFC.

Knockout Places on the Line as Round 3 Takes Centre Stage

The race for the McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championship knockout stages intensifies this weekend as Round 3 gets underway across Cork.

Two rounds of group action have already produced plenty of drama, with several groups finely poised heading into the next round. With the top two teams in each group progressing to the knockout stages, there is little room for error as clubs look to put themselves in the strongest possible position.

The opening rounds have delivered a series of close contests and eye-catching results, with unbeaten starts, narrow defeats and high-scoring victories shaping the various groups. For some teams, another win could put them within touching distance of the knockout stages, while others will know that points are now essential.

 

McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship

Round 3 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship takes place this weekend with six fixtures across Cork.

Schedule & Tickets

Time Fixture Tickets
3:00 PM Adrigole v Kildorrery Get Tickets
3:00 PM Bandon v Boherbue Get Tickets
3:00 PM Gabriel Rangers v St. Finbarr’s Get Tickets
3:00 PM Ilen Rovers v Buttevant Get Tickets
3:00 PM Kilmurry v Glanworth Get Tickets
3:00 PM Mitchelstown v Dromtarriffe Get Tickets

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McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship

Round 3 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship takes place this weekend with six games across Cork.

Schedule & Tickets

Time Fixture Tickets
5:00 PM Aghada v Castletownbere Get Tickets
5:00 PM Fermoy v Ballinora Get Tickets
5:00 PM Glanmire v Bantry Blues Get Tickets
5:00 PM Kiskeam v Macroom Get Tickets
5:00 PM Naomh Abán v Nemo Rangers Get Tickets
5:00 PM Uibh Laoire v Rockchapel Get Tickets

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McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ Football Championship

Round 3 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ Football Championship takes place this weekend across Cork.

Schedule & Tickets

Time Fixture Tickets
2:00 PM Béal Áthan Ghaorthaidh v Dohenys Get Tickets
2:00 PM Bishopstown v Clyda Rovers & Castlehaven v Knocknagree Get Tickets
2:00 PM Carbery Rangers v Newmarket Get Tickets
2:00 PM Cill na Martra v O’Donovan Rossa Get Tickets
2:00 PM Kanturk v Aghabullogue Get Tickets
2:00 PM Éire Óg v Kilshannig Get Tickets

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McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship

Round 3 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship takes centre stage this weekend across Cork.

Schedule & Tickets

Time Fixture Tickets
2:00 PM Bishopstown v Clyda Rovers & Castlehaven v Knocknagree Get Tickets
4:00 PM Ballincollig v Clonakilty Get Tickets
4:00 PM Carrigaline v Douglas Get Tickets
4:00 PM Newcestown v St. Michael’s Get Tickets
4:00 PM St. Finbarr’s v Mallow Get Tickets
5:00 PM Nemo Rangers v Valley Rovers Get Tickets

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