St Finbarr’s 1-14 | Nemo Rangers 1-13
St Finbarr’s are the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Champions after a thrilling one-point victory over city rivals Nemo Rangers in front of a crowd of 6,949.
Substitute Cillian Myers Murray struck the winning point in the 62nd minute to secure the Togher club’s 11th county title and, crucially, their first final victory over the famed Trabeg club, having lost their four previous final meetings.
Nemo Rangers, seeking redemption after back-to-back final defeats, took a two-point lead at the break, 1-9 to 0-10, after a pulsating first half. The Barrs had initially led, but a well-taken goal from Kevin O’Donovan, set up by Mark Cronin, helped Nemo seize the momentum. Crucially, Steven Sherlock’s free right before the whistle cut the deficit from four points to two.
The second half was a different affair. Playing against the wind, The Barrs dominated the third quarter, holding Nemo scoreless. The crucial score came when Sherlock fed Rickey Barrett, who unselfishly squared the ball for Man of the Match Brian Hayes to palm to the net, putting the Barrs in front. A point from Cork hurler Ethan Twomey stretched the lead to 1-12 to 1-9.
Nemo battled back, sparked by a Mark Cronin free, and they clawed their way to parity in injury time when Conor Horgan landed a superb two-point score. However, St Finbarr’s had the final word. From the resulting kickout, substitutes Enda Dennehy and Eoin McGreevy combined to set up Myers Murray, who coolly fired over the winner. Nemo had one last chance, but Horgan’s late effort struck the post.
Scorers
Scorers for St Finbarr’s: Steven Sherlock 0-5 (1 2pt, 2fs), Brian Hayes 1-2 (1 2pt), William Buckley, Ethan Twomey 0-2 each, Conor Dennehy, Rickey Barrett, Cillian Myers Murray 0-1 each.
Scorers for Nemo Rangers: Mark Cronin 0-5 (2fs), Kevin O’Donovan 1-1, Bryan Hayes 0-3 (1 2pt), Conor Horgan 0-2 (1 2pt), Mark Hill, Stephen Cronin 0-1 each.
Teams
St Finbarr’s: Darragh Newman; Sam Ryan, Alan O’Connor, Dylan Quinn; Billy Hennessy, Jamie Burns, Donor Dennehy; Ian Maguire, Brian Hayes; Etha Twomey, Ciarán Doolan, William Buckley; John Wigginton Barrett, Steven Sherlock (c), Rickey Barrett.
Subs: Enda Dennehy for Burns (h/t), Luke Hannigan for Wigginton Barrett (h/t), Eoin McGreevy for Hayes (45-46, blood sub), McGreevy for Twomey (60+2), Cillian Myers Murray for Barrett (60+2).
Nemo Rangers: Micheál Aodh Martin; Colin Molloy, Kieran Histon, Mark Hill; Ciarán McCartan, Stephen Cronin, Kevin Fulignati; Alan O’Donovan (c), Briain Murphy; Colm Kiely, Barry Cripps, Kevin O’Donovan; Conor Horgan, Mark Cronin, Bryan Hayes.
Subs: Ronan Dalton for Kiely (43), Paul Kerrigan for Fulignati (43), Conor Moore for McCartan (51), Luke Horgan for Hayes (59).
Referee: Conor Lane (Lyre).
County Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship – Latest Update
Cork County Junior A Hurling Championship – County Stage Update
The County Junior A Hurling Championship is entering the county stages, with several thrilling contests already played at divisional level. We are now down to seven clubs in contention for county honours.
In the divisional finals, there was no shortage of drama and quality across the county. In the Carrigdhoun Final, Belgooly edged past Kinsale on a scoreline of 1-24 to 1-17, while Ballinora overcame Grenagh 0-22 to 1-11 in the Muskerry Final. The Imokilly Final saw Cobh prove too strong for Bride Rovers, winning 3-19 to 3-11, while in the Seandún Final, Whitechurch emerged from a replay battle against Na Piarsaigh after a tightly contested series.
In Avondhu, Kilshannig came out on top against Dromina, winning 1-18 to 2-13. Out west, the Carbery Final saw Ballinascarthy defeat Kilbree 0-22 to 1-16, and finally, in Duhallow, Newmarket advanced impressively with a 3-28 to 1-23 win over Dromtariffe.
These results have set up an exciting set of quarter-final and semi-final fixtures:
🗓️ Quarter-Finals
Belgooly vs Ballinora
Cobh vs Whitechurch
Kilshannig vs Ballinascarthy
🔜 Semi-Finals
Winners of Belgooly vs Ballinora will meet the winners of Cobh vs Whitechurch
Kilshannig or Ballinascarthy will face Newmarket, who received a bye to the semi-finals
The road to the 2025 County Junior A Hurling Championship title is now clearly marked out, with several in-form sides eager to make their mark as the battle for county glory intensifies.
Barrs win 11th County Title
St Finbarr’s 1-14 | Nemo Rangers 1-13
St Finbarr’s are the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Champions after a thrilling one-point victory over city rivals Nemo Rangers in front of a crowd of 6,949.
Substitute Cillian Myers Murray struck the winning point in the 62nd minute to secure the Togher club’s 11th county title and, crucially, their first final victory over the famed Trabeg club, having lost their four previous final meetings.
Nemo Rangers, seeking redemption after back-to-back final defeats, took a two-point lead at the break, 1-9 to 0-10, after a pulsating first half. The Barrs had initially led, but a well-taken goal from Kevin O’Donovan, set up by Mark Cronin, helped Nemo seize the momentum. Crucially, Steven Sherlock’s free right before the whistle cut the deficit from four points to two.
The second half was a different affair. Playing against the wind, The Barrs dominated the third quarter, holding Nemo scoreless. The crucial score came when Sherlock fed Rickey Barrett, who unselfishly squared the ball for Man of the Match Brian Hayes to palm to the net, putting the Barrs in front. A point from Cork hurler Ethan Twomey stretched the lead to 1-12 to 1-9.
Nemo battled back, sparked by a Mark Cronin free, and they clawed their way to parity in injury time when Conor Horgan landed a superb two-point score. However, St Finbarr’s had the final word. From the resulting kickout, substitutes Enda Dennehy and Eoin McGreevy combined to set up Myers Murray, who coolly fired over the winner. Nemo had one last chance, but Horgan’s late effort struck the post.
Scorers
Scorers for St Finbarr’s: Steven Sherlock 0-5 (1 2pt, 2fs), Brian Hayes 1-2 (1 2pt), William Buckley, Ethan Twomey 0-2 each, Conor Dennehy, Rickey Barrett, Cillian Myers Murray 0-1 each.
Scorers for Nemo Rangers: Mark Cronin 0-5 (2fs), Kevin O’Donovan 1-1, Bryan Hayes 0-3 (1 2pt), Conor Horgan 0-2 (1 2pt), Mark Hill, Stephen Cronin 0-1 each.
Teams
St Finbarr’s: Darragh Newman; Sam Ryan, Alan O’Connor, Dylan Quinn; Billy Hennessy, Jamie Burns, Donor Dennehy; Ian Maguire, Brian Hayes; Etha Twomey, Ciarán Doolan, William Buckley; John Wigginton Barrett, Steven Sherlock (c), Rickey Barrett.
Subs: Enda Dennehy for Burns (h/t), Luke Hannigan for Wigginton Barrett (h/t), Eoin McGreevy for Hayes (45-46, blood sub), McGreevy for Twomey (60+2), Cillian Myers Murray for Barrett (60+2).
Nemo Rangers: Micheál Aodh Martin; Colin Molloy, Kieran Histon, Mark Hill; Ciarán McCartan, Stephen Cronin, Kevin Fulignati; Alan O’Donovan (c), Briain Murphy; Colm Kiely, Barry Cripps, Kevin O’Donovan; Conor Horgan, Mark Cronin, Bryan Hayes.
Subs: Ronan Dalton for Kiely (43), Paul Kerrigan for Fulignati (43), Conor Moore for McCartan (51), Luke Horgan for Hayes (59).
Referee: Conor Lane (Lyre).
Weekend Fixtures Confirmed – November 1st and 2nd
The Cork County Competitions Control Committee (CCC) has confirmed the fixture schedule for the upcoming weekend, featuring a packed line-up of championship action across the county.
As ratified by the CCC:
Master Fixture Plan 2025 (9)SAHC Final – Extra-time will be played if necessary. Should teams remain level after extra-time, a second replay will take place.
IAFC & PIFC Finals – If level at the end of normal time, the game will go to a replay.
All other games – Winner-on-the-day applies.
Knocknagree Secure Senior A Title to Reach Premier Senior Grade
Knocknagree’s ascent to the top tier of Cork football is complete after they defeated a resilient Cill na Martra side in the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ Football Championship final. This victory, hard-earned at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, makes it third time lucky in the final for the Duhallow club, which only seven years ago was competing at Junior A level.
Knocknagree established a substantial lead in the first half, aided by the wind, going into the break ahead by 2-9 to 0-6. Their dominance was sealed by two key goals in the opening period. The first, coming early, set the tone for the half, followed by a second major after a turnover saw them capitalise on space in the Cill na Martra defence.
Despite falling behind by 2-12 to 0-7 early in the second half, the Gaeltacht team refused to surrender. Drawing on their battling qualities, they mounted a steady comeback, chipping away at the deficit through points and a crucial two-point score. With the gap reduced to four points, the tension mounted as Cill na Martra pushed for a goal.
However, Knocknagree demonstrated the maturity of a team ready for the top grade. Their two Cork inter-county players, Daniel O’Mahony and Eoghan McSweeney, delivered decisive moments. Knocknagree’s defence, anchored by the accurate kicking of goalkeeper Patrick Doyle, held firm. In injury time, Doyle produced a wonderful save to deny a Cill na Martra goal that would have halved the deficit. A final point from Niall O’Connor confirmed the 2-17 to 0-17 victory, cementing Knocknagree’s status as the new Senior A champions and earning them promotion to the Premier Senior grade.
Scorers for Knocknagree: N O’Connor 1-3, A O’Connor 0-4 (0-2 f), David O’Connor 1-0, G Looney, E McSweeney, Denis R O’Connor, David Twomey 0-2 each, M McSweeney, P Doyle (0-1 45) 0-1 each.
Scorers for Cill na Martra: J Mac Cárthaigh 0-6 (0-4 f), D Ó Duinnín 0-4 (1 2pt, 0-2 f), S Ó Duinnín, C Ó Forréidgh (2pt) 0-2 each, D Ó hUrdail, D Ó Conaill, T Ó Corcora 0-1 each.
KNOCKNAGREE: P Doyle; M Mahoney, C Buckley, G O’Connor; G Looney, Daniel O’Mahony, T O’Connor; M McSweeney, David O’Connor; D Twomey, E McSweeney, C Cronin; Denis R O’Connor, N O’Connor, A O’Connor.
Subs: F O’Connor for D Twomey (49), M Dilworth for Denis R O’Connor (54), T O’Mahony for David O’Connor, Denis O’Mahony for T O’Connor (both 60+3).
CILL NA MARTRA: M Ó Deasúna; F Ó Faoláin, D McLochlainn, T Ó Corcora; S Ó Forréidh, D Ó Conaill, C Ó Meachair; A Ó Cuana, G Ó Goilllidhe; J Mac Cárthaigh, C Ó Duinnín, D Ó Duinnín; S Ó Duinnín, D Ó hUrdail, E Ó Conaill.
Subs: C Ó Forréidh for O’Conaill (25, injured), C Mac Lochlainn for Ó hUrdail (51), A Ó Duinnín for Ó Cuana (59, injured).
Referee: C Murphy (Glanworth).
Buttevant Claim Premier JFC Title
Buttevant 1-15 (1-4-7) | St Nick’s 0-10 (0-0-10)
Buttevant secured the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier JFC title with an eight-point win over St Nick’s on Saturday at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The victory marks the North Cork club’s first adult county football success in 99 years.
First Half Dominance
Buttevant utilised the wind advantage effectively in the opening half, building a commanding 1-10 to 0-6 lead by the interval. The North Cork side established control early with points from David Hanlon and Mark Lenahan, quickly followed by two successive two-point scores from centre-forward Conor Hanlon.
The crucial score of the half arrived in the 12th minute when Michael O’Neill brilliantly fetched a ball from Mark Lenahan into the square and slotted it into the net, establishing a 1-6 to 0-0 lead.
St Nick’s responded by registering their first scores through a combination of efforts from play and a free from Jack O’Sullivan, along with points from Danny Morris and Dave Dunlea, reducing the margin to five points. However, Buttevant’s efficiency with two-point scores saw them maintain their buffer, reaching 1-10 to 0-4 before late points from O’Sullivan (free) and substitute Dean Brosnan narrowed the gap to six at the break.
Despite St Nick’s having the wind in the second half, Buttevant maintained distance. A Danny Morris point for the city side was immediately cancelled out by a Conor Hanlon free. Hanlon added two more quick scores (one from a free and one from play) to extend Buttevant’s lead to 1-13 to 0-7 after 39 minutes.
St Nick’s continued to contest the tie, with Brosnan and O’Sullivan (free) keeping their side within touch heading into the final quarter. However, the eight-point gap proved insurmountable as the sides traded late white flags. A final free from Conor Hanlon copper-fastened Buttevant’s advantage.
Scorers for Buttevant: C Hanlon 0-11 (3 2 pt, 0-3 f), M Lenahan 0-3 (1 2pt f), M O’Neill 1-0, D Hanlon 0-1.
St Nick’s: J O’Sullivan 0-4 (0-3 f), D Brosnan, D Morris 0-2 each, E Downey, D Dunlea 0-1 each.
BUTTEVANT: R Donovan; M Walsh, J Whelan, K Crowley; S Madigan, K Bowles, J O’Neill; A O’Neill, K Lenahan; M Lenahan (c), C Hanlon, A Trimm; D Hanlon, M O’Neill, A Horgan.
ST NICK’S: R Cronin; D Dunlea, S Horgan, C Horgan; F O’Driscoll, E Varian, D Wall; R Downey, D Coughlan; G Marshall, J Brosnan, E Downey; J O’Sullivan, E O’Leary, D Morris (c).
Subs: D Brosnan for D Coughlan (23), J Corkery for G Marshall (h-t), L Quilligan for E O’Leary (37), Z Lynch for D Morris (46), C McCarthy for J Brosnan (53).
Referee: Brian Crowley (Castlehaven).