Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship: Round 3 Preview

The Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship continues this Sunday, September 6, with six Round 3 games taking place across Cork.

With the group stages beginning to take shape, there is plenty at stake as teams look to strengthen their position and put themselves in contention for the knockout stages.

All six fixtures throw in at 2pm, with games taking place in Ballyanley, Blarney, Páirc Uí Rinn, Shanagarry, Killeagh and Ballinspittle.

Ballincollig and Aghabullogue meet in Ballyanley, while Bishopstown and Éire Óg face off in Blarney.

At Páirc Uí Rinn, Carrigaline take on Kilworth, with both sides looking to make an important impact at this stage of the championship.

There is an East Cork derby in Shanagarry as Cloyne face Lisgoold, while Dungourney and Castlemartyr meet in Killeagh.

The final game sees Valley Rovers take on Ballymartle in Ballinspittle.

With every point becoming increasingly valuable, Sunday’s six games promise another important afternoon of Premier Intermediate hurling action.

Tickets for all six games are available below.

Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship

Round 3 of the Co-Op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship takes place this Sunday with six games across Cork.

Sunday, September 6 – Schedule & Tickets

Time Fixture & Venue Tickets
2:00 PM Ballincollig v Aghabullogue Ballyanley Get Tickets
2:00 PM Bishopstown v Éire Óg Blarney Get Tickets
2:00 PM Carrigaline v Kilworth Páirc Uí Rinn Get Tickets
2:00 PM Cloyne v Lisgoold Shanagarry Get Tickets
2:00 PM Dungourney v Castlemartyr Killeagh Get Tickets
2:00 PM Valley Rovers v Ballymartle Ballinspittle Get Tickets

 

Stage Set for Thrilling Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship Knockout Battles

The lineup for the Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship knockout stages is officially locked in, setting up a thrilling run of fixtures as teams across Cork battle for championship glory—or fight to preserve their top-tier status.

Quarter-Final Showdowns

Two high-stakes quarter-final clashes will kick off the knockout action:

  • Ballinhassig vs. Watergrasshill (Q-Final A): A fascinating match-up where two ambitious sides lock horns for a prized spot in the last four.

  • Na Piarsaigh vs. Carrigtwohill (Q-Final B): A battle-tested pairing guaranteed to deliver maximum intensity with a semi-final place on the line.

The Semi-Final Waiting Game

Blarney and Erins Own have earned direct routes to the semi-finals, waiting in the wings to take on the quarter-final victors:

  • Semi-Final 1: Blarney lies in wait for the winner of Na Piarsaigh vs. Carrigtwohill.

  • Semi-Final 2: Erins Own will face off against the winner of Ballinhassig vs. Watergrasshill.

The two semi-final winners will ultimately meet in the County Final to decide who lifts the trophy.

Senior ‘A’ HC League Phase Complete

The Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship league phase has reached its conclusion, with the final round producing plenty of drama across all three groups.

Blarney top Group A with 6 points, following a perfect campaign that saw them finish on a score difference of +20. Watergrasshill take second on 4 points, with Castlelyons third on 2.

In Group B, Erin’s Own finish top on 6 points, with Na Piarsaigh and Killeagh both ending on 4 and 2 points respectively. Fermoy complete the group on 0 points.

Ballinhassig come out on top in Group C with 4 points, ahead of Carrigtwohill on 3. Courcey Rovers finish on 3 points, while Inniscarra complete the group on 2.

With the league phase now complete, the knockout picture is set and the battle for Senior ‘A’ championship honours moves into its next stage.

Senior ‘A’ HC League Phase Comes to a Close

The final round of the Co-Op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship league phase delivered a series of important results as teams completed their campaign.

Blarney finished strongly with a 0-22 to 1-14 victory over Watergrasshill, while Castlelyons recorded an impressive 3-23 to 0-19 win against Ballyhea.

There was a share of the spoils between Carrigtwohill and Ballinhassig, who finished level on 1-17 apiece, while Erin’s Own overcame Fermoy by 3-16 to 0-19.

Courcey Rovers ended the league phase with a 1-23 to 1-16 win over Inniscarra, and Na Piarsaigh closed out their campaign with a 1-27 to 1-17 victory over Killeagh.

With the final round now complete, attention turns to the knockout stages, with the league positions deciding who advances and who faces the next challenge in the championship.

Premier JHC knockout stages take shape

The knockout picture is now set in the Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship, with the race for county honours entering the business end of the competition.

Barryroe will face Cloughduv in Quarter-Final A, with the winners progressing to meet St Catherine’s in the semi-final. On the other side of the draw, Argideen Rangers take on Ballygarvan in Quarter-Final B, with Kilshannig awaiting the winners.

The two semi-final winners will then battle it out for the Premier JHC title, while Milford and Nemo Rangers will meet in the relegation final.