The latest round of the Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship produced six competitive games, with several closely fought encounters and some impressive scoring performances.
Argideen Rangers came out on top against St Finbarr’s, winning by 4-16 to 2-13.
There was a thrilling finish between Ballygarvan and Kilshannig, with Kilshannig edging a high-scoring contest by just one point, 2-23 to 2-22.
Cloughduv recorded a comfortable victory over Milford, finishing 0-20 to 0-12, while Nemo Rangers got the better of Glen Rovers on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-16.
Mayfield also secured victory, overcoming Barryroe by 1-21 to 1-18.
In the final game, St Catherine’s defeated Tracton by 0-16 to 0-14 in another closely contested encounter.
Results
- Argideen Rangers 4-16 St Finbarr’s 2-13
- Ballygarvan 2-22 Kilshannig 2-23
- Cloughduv 0-20 Milford 0-12
- Glen Rovers 1-16 Nemo Rangers 2-12
- Mayfield 1-21 Barryroe 1-18
- St Catherine’s 0-16 Tracton 0-14
With the group stage now complete, attention turns to the knockout stages of the Co-Op Superstores Premier JHC, with the successful clubs now looking ahead to their next challenge.
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.
Co-Op Superstores Premier JHC Round-Up
The latest round of the Co-Op Superstores Premier Junior Hurling Championship produced six competitive games, with several closely fought encounters and some impressive scoring performances.
Argideen Rangers came out on top against St Finbarr’s, winning by 4-16 to 2-13.
There was a thrilling finish between Ballygarvan and Kilshannig, with Kilshannig edging a high-scoring contest by just one point, 2-23 to 2-22.
Cloughduv recorded a comfortable victory over Milford, finishing 0-20 to 0-12, while Nemo Rangers got the better of Glen Rovers on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-16.
Mayfield also secured victory, overcoming Barryroe by 1-21 to 1-18.
In the final game, St Catherine’s defeated Tracton by 0-16 to 0-14 in another closely contested encounter.
Results
With the group stage now complete, attention turns to the knockout stages of the Co-Op Superstores Premier JHC, with the successful clubs now looking ahead to their next challenge.