Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Cork 3-12 Kilkenny 1-15
Cork remain on track to qualify for next month’s Allianz Hurling League Final after they claimed a narrow victory over Kilkenny in tough conditions at UPMC Nowlan Park.
It’s a rare success for Cork in the Marble City and even though they were without a number of frontliners including Rob Downey, Mark Coleman, and Seamus Harnedy, it was a game they were largely dominant in.
The Rebels notched three goals over the course of the 70 plus minutes via Brian Hayes, Barry Walsh and Alan Walsh, but on another day it could have been much more with Alan Connolly missing a penalty and Aidan Tallis producing a number of big saves.
That Cork inefficiency almost came back to bite when an Eoin Cody goal narrowed the deficit to just a point late on, but the visitors were able to see the game out in a clash that they led from pillar to post.
Cork had a big wind at their back and they immediately took control when Brian Hayes batted a shot past Kilkenny stopper Aidan Tallis in the third minute.
Cormac O’Brien followed up with a well taken sideline cut before Kilkenny grew into the contest with points from Cian Kenny, Ed McDermott and Mossy Keoghan.
With Alan Connolly knocking over a few placed balls, the league leaders created a bit of momentum and as they hit four points without reply between the 26th and 30th minutes, they eased into a six point lead at the break.
Darragh Fitzgibbon and Eoin Downey had efforts that were saved so Kilkenny would have been relatively content with the elements at their back in the second period.
Cork’s inefficiency close to goal continued when Alan Connolly fired a penalty wide after Barry Walsh was brought down in the square by Ivan Bolger, who then received a black card on his league debut.
Sensing an opportunity, Kilkenny gradually got closer on the scoreboard and on the back of a pair of Cian Kenny frees, the Leinster side narrowed the gap to four.
A second Cork goal via Barry Walsh then looked to have put the game beyond the Cats, but with Kenny, John Donnelly and Mossy Keoghan scoring in succession before Eoin Cody blasted a shot to the net five minutes from time, it was all to play for once again.
Cork rode the storm, however, and a third goal from sub Alan Walsh who was only seconds on the field eventually put the game beyond Kilkenny.
Kenny and Darragh Corcoran did point late on for the hosts, but it was Cork who went home the happier as they maintained their unbeaten league record.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-7 (6fs, 1 65), Brian Hayes 1-1, Barry Walsh, Alan Walsh 1-0 each, Cormac O’Brien, Tommy O’Connell, William Buckley, Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-1 each.
Scorers for Kilkenny: Cian Kenny 0-8 (7fs, 1 65), Eoin Cody 1-0, Mossy Keoghan, David Blanchfield 0-2 each, Ed McDermott, Darragh Corcoran, John Donnelly 0-1 each.
Cork: Paudie O’Sullivan; Niall O’Leary, Daire O’Leary, Sean O’Donoghue; Eoin Downey, Ciaran Joyce, Cormac O’Brien; Tim O’Mahony, Tommy O’Connell; Darragh Fitzgibbon, William Buckley, Hugh O’Connor; Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes, Barry Walsh.
Subs: Ethan Twomey for O’Brien (50), Robbie O’Flynn for O’Connor (60), Ger Millerick for D O’Leary (66), Alan Walsh for B Walsh (68), Michael Mullins for O’Mahony (71).
Kilkenny: Aidan Tallis; Ivan Bolger, Mikey Carey, Mikey Butler; Killian Doyle, Darragh Corcoran, Jordan Molloy; Richie Reid, David Blanchfield; Liam Moore, Cian Kenny, Paddy Deegan; Eoin Cody, Ed McDermott, Mossy Keoghan.
Subs: John Donnelly for McDermott (46), Tom Phelan for Doyle (55), Luke Connellan for Reid (61), Liam Hogan for Keoghan (65), David Barcoe for Bolger (69).
Referee: T Walsh (Waterford).
Draws for confined championships and College/Divisional Teams
2026 Championship Draws Confirmed
The draws for a number of Cork’s 2026 club and divisional championships were completed at the March meeting of Cork County Board, marking an important milestone ahead of the upcoming season.
Among the competitions finalised were the Divisions / Colleges Football and Hurling Championships, along with the Confined Junior B Hurling, Confined Junior B Football and Confined Junior C Football Championships.
In the McCarthy Insurance Group Divisions / Colleges Football Championship, Carbery, Duhallow and Muskerry will enter as seeded sides, with Avondhu, Beara, Imokilly, MTU and Seandun also in the draw, alongside UCC. The competition continues to showcase the strength of divisional football and the contribution of third-level institutions within the county game.
The Co-op Superstores Divisions / Colleges Hurling Championship will feature Imokilly and UCC together with Avondhu, Carbery, Duhallow, Muskerry and Seandun, ensuring another competitive campaign at divisional level.
At club level, a strong entry has been confirmed for the Co-op Superstores Confined Junior B Hurling Championship, with 16 teams set to compete, while the McCarthy Insurance Group Confined Junior B Football Championship and Confined Junior C Football Championship also promise competitive and evenly matched contests across their respective grades.
Fixture details and scheduling information will be released in due course as preparations continue for the 2026 championship season.
County Committee Bulletin 3rd March 2026
County Committee met on Tuesday, 3rd March.
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Rebel Óg Championship Draws to Be Streamed Live from SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated nights in the underage calendar as the Rebel Óg Championship Draws will take place live from SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this evening.
Clubs across the county will discover their championship pathways as draws are made for the following divisions:
The event will be live streamed from 7:30pm, giving players, coaches, families and supporters the opportunity to follow proceedings as the championship picture takes shape.
With rivalries ready to be renewed and new challenges ahead, Thursday marks the official beginning of the Rebel Óg championship journey across all regions.
Supporters can tune in via Cork GAA’s official streaming channels from 7:30pm. Stay connected across our social media platforms for draw updates, fixtures and reaction throughout the evening.
PepsiCo Renews Positive Action Partnership with Cork GAA and SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Pictured at the renewal of the PepsiCo positive action partnership with Cork GAA and SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh were from left, Brian Hayes. Cork senior hurler; Cork senior ladies footballer, Aine Terry O’Sullivan Saoirse McCarthy, Cork senior camogie and Dara Sheedy, Cork senior footballer . Picture; Eddie O’Hare
Pictured at the renewal of the PepsiCo positive action partnership with Cork GAA and SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh were Brian Colgan, site director PepsiCo with from left, Brian Hayes. Cork senior hurler; Cork senior ladies footballer, Aine Terry O’Sullivan Saoirse McCarthy, Cork senior camogie and Dara Sheedy, Cork senior footballer . Picture; Eddie O’Hare
Hurlers win on the road
Allianz Hurling League Division 1A
Cork 3-12 Kilkenny 1-15
Cork remain on track to qualify for next month’s Allianz Hurling League Final after they claimed a narrow victory over Kilkenny in tough conditions at UPMC Nowlan Park.
It’s a rare success for Cork in the Marble City and even though they were without a number of frontliners including Rob Downey, Mark Coleman, and Seamus Harnedy, it was a game they were largely dominant in.
The Rebels notched three goals over the course of the 70 plus minutes via Brian Hayes, Barry Walsh and Alan Walsh, but on another day it could have been much more with Alan Connolly missing a penalty and Aidan Tallis producing a number of big saves.
That Cork inefficiency almost came back to bite when an Eoin Cody goal narrowed the deficit to just a point late on, but the visitors were able to see the game out in a clash that they led from pillar to post.
Cork had a big wind at their back and they immediately took control when Brian Hayes batted a shot past Kilkenny stopper Aidan Tallis in the third minute.
Cormac O’Brien followed up with a well taken sideline cut before Kilkenny grew into the contest with points from Cian Kenny, Ed McDermott and Mossy Keoghan.
With Alan Connolly knocking over a few placed balls, the league leaders created a bit of momentum and as they hit four points without reply between the 26th and 30th minutes, they eased into a six point lead at the break.
Darragh Fitzgibbon and Eoin Downey had efforts that were saved so Kilkenny would have been relatively content with the elements at their back in the second period.
Cork’s inefficiency close to goal continued when Alan Connolly fired a penalty wide after Barry Walsh was brought down in the square by Ivan Bolger, who then received a black card on his league debut.
Sensing an opportunity, Kilkenny gradually got closer on the scoreboard and on the back of a pair of Cian Kenny frees, the Leinster side narrowed the gap to four.
A second Cork goal via Barry Walsh then looked to have put the game beyond the Cats, but with Kenny, John Donnelly and Mossy Keoghan scoring in succession before Eoin Cody blasted a shot to the net five minutes from time, it was all to play for once again.
Cork rode the storm, however, and a third goal from sub Alan Walsh who was only seconds on the field eventually put the game beyond Kilkenny.
Kenny and Darragh Corcoran did point late on for the hosts, but it was Cork who went home the happier as they maintained their unbeaten league record.
Scorers for Cork: Alan Connolly 0-7 (6fs, 1 65), Brian Hayes 1-1, Barry Walsh, Alan Walsh 1-0 each, Cormac O’Brien, Tommy O’Connell, William Buckley, Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-1 each.
Scorers for Kilkenny: Cian Kenny 0-8 (7fs, 1 65), Eoin Cody 1-0, Mossy Keoghan, David Blanchfield 0-2 each, Ed McDermott, Darragh Corcoran, John Donnelly 0-1 each.
Cork: Paudie O’Sullivan; Niall O’Leary, Daire O’Leary, Sean O’Donoghue; Eoin Downey, Ciaran Joyce, Cormac O’Brien; Tim O’Mahony, Tommy O’Connell; Darragh Fitzgibbon, William Buckley, Hugh O’Connor; Alan Connolly, Brian Hayes, Barry Walsh.
Subs: Ethan Twomey for O’Brien (50), Robbie O’Flynn for O’Connor (60), Ger Millerick for D O’Leary (66), Alan Walsh for B Walsh (68), Michael Mullins for O’Mahony (71).
Kilkenny: Aidan Tallis; Ivan Bolger, Mikey Carey, Mikey Butler; Killian Doyle, Darragh Corcoran, Jordan Molloy; Richie Reid, David Blanchfield; Liam Moore, Cian Kenny, Paddy Deegan; Eoin Cody, Ed McDermott, Mossy Keoghan.
Subs: John Donnelly for McDermott (46), Tom Phelan for Doyle (55), Luke Connellan for Reid (61), Liam Hogan for Keoghan (65), David Barcoe for Bolger (69).
Referee: T Walsh (Waterford).