Knock-Out stages confirmed of Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC

The Premier Senior Hurling Championship moves into its knockout phase with three quarter-final ties on the schedule. Kanturk take on Sarsfields in Quarter-Final A, while Charleville face Glen Rovers in Quarter-Final B. The remaining quarter-final match pairs St Finbarrs against Imokilly in Quarter-Final C.

Midleton have earned a direct route to the semi-finals and will face the winner of the Charleville and Glen Rovers tie in Semi-Final 1. In Semi-Final 2, the winner of Kanturk versus Sarsfields will play the winner of the St Finbarrs and Imokilly match. The victors of both semi-finals will advance to the championship final.

At the bottom of the bracket, Douglas and Fr O’Neills meet in the Relegation Final to determine which club retains its premier status for next season.

Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC: Final League Placings Confirmed

The Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship league stage is complete, with the final round settling the six knockout places and the three teams who now face a battle to retain their Premier SHC status.

Across the three groups, Kanturk, Glen Rovers, Charleville, Sarsfields, Midleton and St Finbarrs have secured their places in the knockout stages.

Group A

Kanturk finish at the summit of Group A on four points, with Glen Rovers also finishing on four points in second.

Blackrock also accumulated four points but finish third, while Fr O’Neill’s end the campaign in fourth place without a point and a place in the relegation final.

Kanturk’s strong scoring difference sees them top the group, while Glen Rovers’ final-round win was enough to secure second place.

Group B

It was a tight finish in Group B, with Charleville and Sarsfields both finishing on four points.

Charleville take top spot having won the head-to-head meeting between the sides in Round 1, when they defeated Sarsfields 0-21 to 0-19.

Newtownshandrum finish third on three points, with Douglas fourth on one point.

That means Charleville and Sarsfields both progress to the knockout stages, while Douglas move into the relegation battle.

Group C

Midleton were the standout team in Group C, completing the league stage with a perfect six points from three games.

St Finbarrs take second place on three points, with Bride Rovers finishing third on two and Newcestown fourth on one.

Midleton’s unbeaten campaign earns them top spot, while St Finbarrs claim the second knockout position.

Co-Op Superstores Premier SHC – Round 3 Results Round-Up

Round 3 of the Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship delivered another afternoon of high-quality action, with six games producing plenty of talking points as the race for the knockout stages intensifies.

Kanturk produced the standout result, overcoming Blackrock 2-27 to 2-16, while Sarsfields maintained their strong position with a 3-22 to 1-19 victory over Douglas.

There was also a convincing win for Glen Rovers, who defeated Fr O’Neill’s 1-24 to 3-12.

Midleton edged a close contest with Bride Rovers, winning 2-15 to 2-13, while Newtownshandrum got the better of Charleville 1-21 to 1-17.

In the final game, Newcestown recorded an impressive 0-21 to 1-18 victory over St Finbarrs.

With the group stages now moving towards their conclusion, every score and every point could prove crucial in determining who advances to the knockout stages.

Round 3 Results

  • Blackrock 2-16 – 2-27 Kanturk
  • Douglas 1-19 – 3-22 Sarsfields
  • Glen Rovers 1-24 – 3-12 Fr O’Neill’s
  • Midleton 2-15 – 2-13 Bride Rovers
  • Newtownshandrum 1-21 – 1-17 Charleville
  • St Finbarrs 1-18 – 0-21 Newcestown

Co-Op Superstores Premier IHC – Round 3 Results Round-Up

 

Round 3 of the Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship produced another fascinating set of results, with several tight contests and plenty of points on offer as the group stages move towards the knockout phase.

Ballincollig maintained their strong challenge with a 2-17 to 1-16 victory over Aghabullogue, while Éire Óg recorded a solid 0-16 to 0-09 win over Bishopstown.

There was a high-scoring encounter in Páirc Uí Rinn where Carrigaline came out on top against Kilworth, winning 4-24 to 5-15.

Lisgoold claimed the points in the East Cork derby, overcoming Cloyne 2-18 to 1-13.

Dungourney produced an impressive performance to defeat Castlemartyr 4-16 to 2-17, while Ballymartle edged a thrilling finish against Valley Rovers, winning 0-21 to 0-20.

Round 3 Results
Ballincollig 2-17 – 1-16 Aghabullogue
Bishopstown 0-09 – 0-16 Éire Óg
Carrigaline 4-24 – 5-15 Kilworth
Cloyne 1-13 – 2-18 Lisgoold
Dungourney 4-16 – 2-17 Castlemartyr
Valley Rovers 0-20 – 0-21 Ballymartle

 

Premier Senior Hurling Championship: Round 3 Preview

Round 3 of the Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship takes centre stage this Sunday, September 6, with six fixtures scheduled across Cork.

With the group stages moving into a crucial phase, teams will be looking to secure another valuable win and strengthen their position ahead of the remaining rounds.

Douglas and Sarsfields meet at Páirc Uí Rinn, while Newtownshandrum and Charleville go head-to-head in Milford in another important fixture.

In Mourneabbey, Blackrock face Kanturk, with both sides looking to make their mark in a highly competitive group.

There is an East Cork clash in Carrigtwohill as Glen Rovers take on Fr O’Neill’s, while Midleton and Bride Rovers meet in Caherlag.

The final fixture of the day sees St Finbarrs face Newcestown in Enniskeane.

All six games are scheduled for a 4pm throw-in, setting up an action-packed afternoon of Premier Senior hurling.

With plenty still to play for in the championship, Sunday’s Round 3 fixtures could prove significant in determining the eventual knockout-stage places.

Tickets for all six games are available below.

Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship

Round 3 of the Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship takes centre stage this Sunday with six fixtures across Cork.

Sunday, September 6 – Schedule & Tickets

Time Fixture & Venue Tickets
4:00 PM Douglas v Sarsfields
Páirc Uí Rinn		 Get Tickets
4:00 PM Newtownshandrum v Charleville
Milford		 Get Tickets
4:00 PM Blackrock v Kanturk
Mourneabbey		 Get Tickets
4:00 PM Glen Rovers v Fr O’Neill’s
Carrigtwohill		 Get Tickets
4:00 PM Midleton v Bride Rovers
Caherlag		 Get Tickets
4:00 PM St Finbarrs v Newcestown
Enniskeane		 Get Tickets

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