Bon Secours Cork County Football Championship Launch 2023

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Pictured at the launch of the 2023 Bon Secours Hospital Cork Club Football Championships are (left to right), Pat Horgan, Vice Chairperson Cork Gaa, Paul Walsh, Kanturk, 2022 Premier Intermediate Football Champions, Andrew Murphy, St. Michaels, 2022 Senior A Football Champions, Alan O’Donovan, Nemo Rangers, 2022 Senior Premier Football Champions, Eoghan Burke, Kilshannig, 2022 Intermediate Football Champions, William Ronan, Kilmurry, 2022 Junior A Football Champions and Harry Canning, CEO Bon Secours Hospital Cork, at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork.
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Cork GAA are looking forward to another busy club season as the Bon Secours Cork County Football Championships get underway this weekend, across five grades from Premier Senior to Premier Junior.

Ahead of the games, Pat Horgan, Vice-Chairperson Cork GAA, was joined by the 2022 winners in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh recently. Pat welcomed the winning clubs saying, “It is fantastic to welcome our 2022 winners back to the Páirc and we thank the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork for their continued support.  Next weekend promises to be a thrilling weekend of football club action, as clubs kick into gear.” 

Cork GAA CEO Kevin O’Donovan added, “I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clubs the very best for the 2023 season. It has been a long wait for the club player to take centre-stage and we look forward to welcoming supporters back to games which will culminate in an autumn series of finals in the Páirc.” 

Hospital CEO Harry Canning said, “I am delighted to continue the Bons Secours Hospital Cork’s (BSHC) sponsorship of Cork GAA’s Football Club Championships for 2023.  Bon Secours continue to display a commitment to the GAA throughout a variety of partnerships and we are delighted, here in Cork, to be part of this unique and exciting championship.”

Cork GAA look forward to welcoming all our supporters and wish all our teams the very best.  For a full list of fixtures and ticket information please visit https://gaacork.ie/.

 

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Pictured at the launch of the 2023 Bon Secours Hospital Cork Club Football Championships are (left to right) Eoghan Burke, Kilshannig, 2022 Intermediate Football Champions, Paul Walsh, Kanturk, 2022 Premier Intermediate Football Champions, Alan O’Donovan, Nemo Rangers, 2022 Senior Premier Football Champions, Andrew Murphy, St. Michaels, 2022 Senior A Football Champions and William Ronan, Kilmurry, 2022 Junior A Football Champions, at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork.
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Official Launch of the 2023 Dairygold Co-op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

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Pictured at the launch of the 2023 Dairygold Co-Op Cork County Hurling Championships at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is Liam O’Flaherty, General Manager, Co-Op Superstores with Cork GAA Chairman Marc Sheehan along with players Liam Ryan, Inniscarra, Joe Millerick, Fr. O’Neills; Billy Hennessy, St. Finbarrs; Shane Beston, Ballygiblin and Dylan Healy, Dungourney. Also included are Sinead O’Keeffe, Commercial Director, Cork GAA and Margaret Colton, Head of Marketing, Co-Op Superstores
With roots deeply embedded in communities all over Cork across their retail stores, Co-Op Superstores are a long-standing supporter of Cork hurling. Serving customers in the traditional way via its stores, customers can also avail of a nationwide delivery direct to their home, farm or business by shopping their online store at www.coopsuperstores.ie. Further information on the Cork County Hurling Championships and the fixtures for the upcoming 2023 season, visit https://gaacork.ie/
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Official Launch of the 2023 Dairygold Co-op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships take place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The Dairygold Co-op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships will officially commence over the coming weeks with a programme of exciting games taking place throughout the county.

Fans can expect even more games this year, across nine County Hurling Championships with all roads leading to County Final day in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh or Páirc Uí Rinn.

At this year’s launch Cork County Chairperson Marc Sheehan commented, “We are delighted to welcome Co-op Superstores to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the launch of this year’s Hurling Championships. This year promises to be better than ever before, with a bumper series of games ahead. I would like to thank Liam and all at Co-op Superstores for the continued support.”

Speaking at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork GAA CEO, Kevin O’Donovan said, “We are proud to continue a deepening association between Co-op Superstores and our prestigious Hurling Championships for another busy season. After the success of our U20 Hurlers this year, all eyes will be how current and future stars perform in the powder-keg that is the County Championship.”

Also speaking at the launch, Liam O’Flaherty, General Manager, Dairygold Agribusiness said, “Dairygold Co-Op Superstores are delighted to continue as sponsors of Cork County Hurling Championships for this, our fourth season. With eighteen stores across Cork County, we are deeply embedded in, and passionate about, Cork GAA and the Club Hurling Championship. Our farmer members and their families, as well as our customers and staff anticipate some great competitive games across the county in the coming weeks which will represent a wonderful opportunity to showcase the talent, commitment and conviction held for both Club and County.”

For a full list of fixtures and instruction on how to purchase your tickets, please visit https://gaacork.ie/

Cork Senior Hurling Backroom Team Update

Article by Denis Hurley (Echo)

Ian Jones is set to take up a role as strength and conditioning coach with the Cork senior hurling team.

The Bishopstown native, who played Cork in minor, U21 and senior football as well as representing his club in the 2012 Cork SHC final, is currently the head of athletic development with Setanta College and brings a vast level of experience.

Over the past decade or so, he has worked with Hockey Ireland, London Welsh RFC, USA Rugby, Penn State Universtity, NFL sides the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans as well as the Salt Lake Stallions of the Alliance of American Football, Wagner College and the University of New Orleans.

Jones, who succeeds Stephen Casey in Pat Ryan’s backroom team, also holds a post as the head of athletic development for Bishopstown GAA, camogie and ladies’ football clubs.

 

St Oliver Plunkett’s win Junior B confined final

St Oliver Plunkett’s emerged triumphant in the Bon Secours Hospital Cork Junior B Football Championship final against Ballyphehane at Páirc Uí Rinn on a Saturday afternoon, securing a glorious victory.

The match began with a dream start for St Oliver Plunkett’s, as they swiftly gained an advantage with a goal courtesy of Pádraig Healy. This early breakthrough undoubtedly provided a boost of momentum for St Oliver Plunkett’s in the final.

However, Ballyphehane fought back valiantly, showcasing their determination. Their response came in the form of a goal scored by Cian O’Brien, who also contributed a point from open play. These contributions from O’Brien demonstrated his impact on the match and kept Ballyphehane in contention.

 

 

Scorers for St Oliver Plunkett’s: M Keohane 0-4 (0-3 f), P Healy 1-0, B Walsh 0-3 f, S O’Donovan 0-2, R O’Driscoll 0-1.

Ballyphehane: C O’Brien 1-1, I Dorney 0-3, C Murphy, J Geasley, R Wyse, T O’Sullivan, A West 0-1 each.

ST OLIVER PLUNKETT’S: B Walsh; C Dullea, E O’Driscoll, M Kelly; R McCarthy (c), G McCarthy, N O’Driscoll; C McCarthy, D White; M Keohane, O McCarthy, P Healy; R O’Driscoll, S O’Donovan, M Collins.

Subs: D McCarthy for O McCarthy (27), S White for M Collins (40), C Lyons for D White (56).

BALLYPHEHANE: D Sweeney; T Walsh, O Sweeney (c), J O’Brien; R Wyse, J Geasley, D Moore; T O’Sullivan, C O’Brien; J Thompson, C Noonan, M Barry; A West, C Murphy, I Dorney.

Subs: E Hill for M Barry (42), B O’Leary for C Noonan (45), S Fielding for C Murphy (50), M Barry for J Thompson (53).

Referee: Jerry Kelleher (St John’s).

Lismire clinch Junior C title

Lismire made history by clinching the Bon Secours Hospital Cork Junior C Football Championship title for the first time ever. Their hard-fought victory over Ballinacurra in the final at Páirc Uí Rinn showcased their determination and skill.

The game saw Lismire secure two crucial goals, courtesy of Damien Finn and Rory Sheahan, which ultimately proved to be the turning point in the county final.

Jake Hegarty of Ballinacurra displayed an impressive performance, contributing six points to his team’s overall score. Four of these points were from frees.

The match was undoubtedly a thrilling affair, captivating the spectators with its intense action and competitive spirit. Lismire’s triumph will undoubtedly be remembered as a significant milestone in their club’s history. Congratulations to Lismire on their well-deserved championship victory!

Scorers for Lismire: D Finn 1-4 (1-0 pen, 0-1 f), C O’Sullivan 0-4, R Sheahan 1-0, J Lawlor 0-1.

Ballinacurra: J Hegarty 0-6 (0-4 f), J Nagle 0-5 (0-2 f), J Furlong, K Kruschel 0-1 each.

LISMIRE: T Stritch; P Buckley, S McSweeney (c), C Walsh; L Geaney, M McSweeney, J Lawlor; E Hayes, C Sheahan; J Sheahan, P Sheahan, C O’Sullivan; D Finn, M Field, D O’Keeffe.

Subs: J Moynihan for C Walsh (40), D O’Connor for J Lawlor (49), D Kearney for M Field (58).

BALLINACURRA: J Wyre; E Hegarty, T Costigan, J Deady; R Swayne, S O’Connor (c), J Furlong; C Lynch, J Nagle; M Furlong, T O’Leary, S Wiggins; K Kruschel, J Hegarty, P Horan.

Sub: B O’Donoghue for P Horan (42).

Referee: John Horgan (Gleann na Laoi).