IAHC Permutations: Plenty to Be Decided in Final Round of Group Fixtures

Eleven of the 12 teams involved in the Co-op SuperStores IAHC still have a chance of reaching the knockout stages, with plenty to be decided in Friday night’s final group games.

With two games remaining in each group, the permutations are particularly intriguing in Groups 1 and 2, where all four teams remain in contention.

Group 1 – Five Possible Qualifying Pairings

Kilbrittain and Bandon currently lead the way on three points, while Aghada and Russell Rovers have one point each.

Final Results Teams Qualifying
Kilbrittain win + Bandon win/draw Kilbrittain & Bandon
Bandon win + Kilbrittain lose Bandon & Russell Rovers
Kilbrittain win + Bandon lose Kilbrittain & Aghada
Kilbrittain draw + Bandon lose Kilbrittain & Aghada
Bandon draw + Kilbrittain lose Bandon & Russell Rovers
Aghada win + Russell Rovers win Decided by scoring difference

However, there is one qualification combination that cannot happen: Bandon and Russell Rovers cannot both qualify if Bandon lose, because of the possible points and head-to-head permutations.

Current Group 1 Standings

Team Points Scoring Difference
Kilbrittain 3 +14
Bandon 3 +3
Aghada 1 -3
Russell Rovers 1 -14

If both Aghada and Russell Rovers win, all four teams would finish on three points. In that scenario, scoring difference would decide the top two.

Kilbrittain currently hold a significant advantage on scoring difference, meaning Aghada and Russell Rovers would need substantial victories to overhaul the teams above them.

Group 2 – Almost Two Knockout Games

Mallow lead Group 2 on three points, with Blackrock on two and Midleton and Kildorrery also still in contention.

The final fixtures are:

Mallow v Blackrock – Glantane
Kildorrery v Midleton – Mourneabbey

Results What It Means
Mallow avoid defeat Mallow qualify; the second place is decided by the other game
Blackrock beat Mallow Blackrock move ahead of Mallow; Mallow can still qualify depending on Kildorrery v Midleton
Midleton win Midleton qualify; if Blackrock also win, Midleton finish ahead of them on the head-to-head
Midleton draw Midleton qualify
Kildorrery win Kildorrery can qualify, depending on the margin of victory and other result

If Mallow avoid defeat, the Kildorrery-Midleton game effectively becomes a winner-goes-through contest, with Midleton already holding the advantage of a point.

Group 3 – Sarsfields Through as Group Winners

Group 3 is considerably clearer.

Sarsfields’ second team have already secured top spot following victories over Erin’s Own and Youghal.

That leaves the remaining qualification place to be decided between Erin’s Own and Youghal, who are both currently on two points.

Final Group 3 Fixture

Erin’s Own v Youghal – Carrigtwohill

Result Outcome
Erin’s Own win Erin’s Own qualify
Youghal win Youghal qualify
Draw Scoring difference decides

Ballygiblin are already eliminated, while Sarsfields cannot be caught at the top of the group.

Everything to Play For

With 11 of the 12 teams still having a route to the knockout stages, Friday night promises plenty of drama.

Group 1 is particularly finely balanced, with five different possible pairings still capable of filling the top two positions.

In Group 2, Mallow, Blackrock, Midleton and Kildorrery all remain in contention, while Group 3 will see Erin’s Own and Youghal battle it out for the final knockout place.

The final round of group fixtures will determine who keeps their IAHC title ambitions alive.

 

Championship Standings After Round Two

With two rounds of the group stages now completed, the race for places in the knockout stages is finely balanced heading into the final round of fixtures.

Sarsfields currently lead the standings having won both of their opening games, while Kilbrittain and Mallow sit on three points apiece.

Bandon also have three points, with Blackrock and Erins Own currently on two points each. With one round remaining, there is still plenty to play for across all three groups.

Overall placing League Table – After Round 2

Pos Club Group P W D L +/- Pts
1 Sarsfields 3 2 2 0 0 +10 4
2 Kilbrittain 1 2 1 1 0 +14 3
3 Mallow 2 2 1 1 0 +2 3
4 Bandon 1 2 1 1 0 +3 3
5 Blackrock 2 2 1 0 1 +5 2
6 Erins Own 3 2 1 0 1 +2 2

One round remains in the group stages, with the final round set to determine the group winners and runners-up who will progress to the knockout stages.

Registration Closing Soon for Provincial Child Safeguarding Information Evening

Clubs are reminded that registration for the Provincial Child Safeguarding Information Evening taking place on Monday, September 14th at Mallow GAA will close at 5pm on Wednesday, September 9th.

The information evening is an important opportunity for Club Children’s Officers and other relevant club personnel to attend a provincial safeguarding information session and receive important updates and guidance in relation to child safeguarding within the GAA.

No registrations will be accepted after the 5pm deadline on Wednesday, September 9th.

Clubs are asked to please share the details with their Club Children’s Officers and encourage those who wish to attend to register before the closing date.

Event Details

Event: Munster Child Safeguarding Information Evening
Date: Monday, September 14th
Venue: Mallow GAA, Cork
Registration closes: Wednesday, September 9th at 5pm

Register here:
Munster: Child Safeguarding Information Evening – Registration Form

Please ensure registration is completed before the deadline, as late registrations cannot be accommodated.

Knockout Places on the Line as Co-Op Superstores HC Round 3 Takes Centre Stage

Knockout Places on the Line as Round 3 Takes Centre Stage

The race for the Co-Op Superstores Hurling Championship knockout stages intensifies this weekend as Round 3 gets underway across Cork.

Two rounds of group action have already produced plenty of drama, with several groups finely poised heading into the next round. With the top two teams in each group progressing to the knockout stages, there is little room for error as clubs look to put themselves in the strongest possible position.

The opening rounds have delivered a series of close contests and eye-catching results, with unbeaten starts, narrow defeats and high-scoring victories shaping the various groups. For some teams, another win could put them within touching distance of the knockout stages, while others will know that points are now essential.

 

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Imokilly and Seandun Set for Co-Op Superstores Divisions / Colleges Hurling Championship Final

The Co-Op Superstores Divisions / Colleges Hurling Championship reaches its climax with Imokilly and Seandun set to go head-to-head in the final at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Both teams have impressed on their respective journeys to the decider, setting up an intriguing final between two sides determined to finish the championship on a high.

Seandun’s Road to the Final

Seandun began their campaign in the Unseeded Round 2, where they faced Carbery in Ovens.

A high-scoring encounter saw Seandun produce a strong display to come away with a 1-25 to 0-25 victory, securing their place in the next stage of the competition.

Their next challenge came against Muskerry in the Seeded Semi-Final at Ballinlough. The two sides could not be separated after 60 minutes, with Seandun eventually prevailing 0-32 to 1-30 after extra time in a thrilling contest.

That hard-fought victory booked Seandun’s place in the championship final.

Imokilly’s Road to the Final

Imokilly entered the competition at the Seeded Semi-Final stage, where they met UCC in Midleton.

They made an immediate impression, delivering an impressive attacking performance and finding the net four times on their way to a convincing 4-26 to 0-19 victory.

The result saw Imokilly safely through to the final, where they now face Seandun with the championship title on the line.

Final Awaits

With both teams taking contrasting routes to the decider, the stage is now set for what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the Co-Op Superstores Divisions / Colleges Hurling Championship.

Final
📍 Páirc Uí Rinn
🏆 Imokilly v Seandun

Co-Op Superstores Divisions / Colleges Hurling Championship Final

Imokilly v Seandun
📅 Sunday, 30 August 2026
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Páirc Uí Rinn

 

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With both sides having negotiated their respective paths through the competition, everything comes down to one final game as Imokilly and Seandun battle it out for championship honours.

Cork GAA Post Primary Schools Information Meeting 2026/27

Cork GAA Post Primary Schools’ Information Meeting 2026/27

Cork GAA Post Primary Schools is preparing for the new academic year with the formation of a new Cork GAA Post Primary Schools Committee for 2026/2027.

The committee is looking forward to working with post-primary schools across the county to support the promotion and development of Gaelic games and to help schools, teachers, administrators and players get the most from the school sports calendar.

As the new academic year gets underway, all post-primary schools are invited to attend an inaugural information meeting at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

 

Cork GAA Post-Primary Schools

Information Meeting

Wednesday, September 9th, 2026

Registration
6.30pm
Meeting
7.00pm

Venue
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Refreshments from 6:30pm

REGISTER HERE

Please register in advance of the meeting

 

The meeting will provide an opportunity to outline plans for the 2026/27 school year, discuss competition structures and provide important information ahead of the busy post-primary GAA calendar.

It will also provide an opportunity for schools to raise any potential issues, discuss proposed changes and clarify expectations for the year ahead.

The experience and feedback of schools is hugely valuable to the new committee, and the aim is to ensure that everyone is fully informed and working together from the beginning of the academic year.

School Attendance

Schools are asked to ensure that:

  • Two representatives from the school, preferably the school’s GAA Administrator, attend the Information Meeting on September 9th.
  • Two representatives from the school attend the Cork GAA Post Primary Schools meeting, which will be held at a later date.
Visit our Cork GAA PPS website

Registration

A registration link has been sent directly to all school GAA Administrators.

Please register before Friday, September 4th, 2026.

Cork GAA Post Primary Schools Information Meeting Registration Form – September 9th, 2026

Cork GAA Post Primary Schools looks forward to welcoming representatives from schools across the county to Páirc Uí Chaoimh and to working together for a successful 2026/27 school year.