The McCarthy Insurance Group Football Leagues returned with a full schedule of fixtures across all divisions this past week. Tight finishes, high-scoring encounters, and plenty of drama marked the opening rounds of the 2026 campaign.

Division 1

St Finbarrs opened their round 2 game with a four-point win over Eire Óg, 0-14 to 0-10 on Thursday.

Sunday’s action saw Clonakilty edge Douglas in a thrilling one-point clash, 1-15 (18) to 0-17 (17), while Castlehaven claimed a narrow 1-9 (12) to 0-10 (10) victory over Knocknagree.

Newcestown fired 1-19 (22) to 2-8 (14) past Carbery Rangers, and Cill na Martra held off Nemo Rangers by a single point, 1-17 (20) to 2-13 (19).

Division 2

Ballincollig defeated Beal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh 1-15 (18) to 2-10 (16), while Dohenys and Carrigaline played out a 1-14 (17) all draw.

Sunday saw Clyda Rovers narrowly defeat Valley Rovers, 1-7 (10) to 0-8 (8), and Uibh Laoire impress with a 1-14 (17) to 0-7 (7) win over O’Donovan Rossa. St Michaels edged Castletownbere, 1-16 (19) to 2-9 (15).

Division 3

Bandon got the better of Newmarket, 1-14 (17) to 3-5 (14), while Aghabullogue defeated Rockchapel, 0-17 (17) to 0-11 (11). Mallow overcame Bishopstown 2-12 (18) to 2-6 (12).

On Sunday, Kanturk secured a convincing 3-10 (19) to 0-11 (11) victory over Naomh Aban, and Fermoy defeated Kilshannig, 1-11 (14) to 0-8 (8).

Division 4

Nemo Rangers edged Kilmurry 3-9 (18) to 1-14 (17). Glanmire and Buttevant played out a 1-12 (15) all draw, while Gabriel Rangers claimed a 3-12 (21) to 1-14 (17) win over Macroom. Adrigole overcame Aghada 3-7 (16) to 1-4 (7).

Division 5

St Nicks and Mitchelstown shared the spoils at 1-10 (13) apiece. Canovee defeated Millstreet, 1-17 (20) to 4-6 (18). Ballinora recorded a 1-14 (17) to 0-9 (9) win over Kinsale, while Ilen Rovers overcame Ballydesmond, 2-10 (16) to 0-11 (11).

Division 6

Kilmacabea defeated Na Piarsaigh, 1-11 (14) to 1-5 (8), and Kildorrery edged Glanworth, 2-11 (17) to 0-16 (16).

Cullen beat Argideen Rangers, 1-11 (14) to 0-10 (10), Aghinagh overcame Glenville, 0-16 (16) to 1-11 (14), and Dromtarriffe defeated Cobh, 0-14 (14) to 1-9 (12).

Division 7

Ballygarvan recorded a commanding 3-10 (19) to 1-7 (10) win over Mayfield. Carbery Rangers (2nd team) dominated Liscarroll/Churchtown Gaels, 2-14 (20) to 0-8 (8), while Donoughmore defeated Inniscarra, 1-16 (19) to 1-9 (12).