The McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championships move into the knockout stages this weekend, with quarter-finals and relegation play-offs across the Senior ‘A’, Premier Intermediate, Intermediate ‘A’ and Premier Junior grades.
From Friday evening through to Sunday afternoon, clubs will battle for places in the semi-finals, while six teams face crucial relegation play-offs.
With the Premier Senior Football Championship also reaching its quarter-final stage, it promises to be a busy weekend of championship football across the county.
Senior ‘A’ Football Championship
Éire Óg and Carbery Rangers have already secured their places in the semi-finals, with the remaining two places to be decided this weekend. The knockout routes are already confirmed, with the winner of Cill na Martra and Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh meeting Éire Óg, while the winner of Kanturk and Kilshannig will face Carbery Rangers.
Cill na Martra v Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh
Saturday, September 26 | 4:00pm | Ballyvourney
Cill na Martra and Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh meet with a semi-final place at stake.
Cill na Martra opened their campaign with victory over Carbery Rangers before a narrow defeat to Newmarket. They returned to winning ways in their final group game, defeating O’Donovan Rossa.
Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh also enjoyed a strong group campaign, defeating Kanturk, Aghabullogue and Dohenys to secure their place in the knockout stages.
The winner will face Éire Óg in the semi-final.
Kanturk v Kilshannig
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Kilbrin
Kanturk and Kilshannig meet on Sunday, knowing that Carbery Rangers await the winner.
Kanturk opened with defeat to Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh before recording a victory over Dohenys. They then lost narrowly to Aghabullogue in their final group game.
Kilshannig began with a close victory over Clyda Rovers and followed that with a strong win over Bishopstown. Their final game against Éire Óg ended in defeat, but they had already secured their quarter-final place.
O’Donovan Rossa v Clyda Rovers
Saturday, September 26 | 2:30pm | Páirc Uí Rinn
O’Donovan Rossa and Clyda Rovers face off in the Senior ‘A’ relegation play-off.
O’Donovan Rossa opened with victory over Newmarket but suffered defeats to Carbery Rangers and Cill na Martra.
Clyda Rovers also found the group stage difficult, with defeats to Kilshannig, Éire Óg and Bishopstown.
Senior ‘A’ status is at stake in Páirc Uí Rinn.
Premier Intermediate Football Championship
Two quarter-finals and a relegation play-off make up the Premier Intermediate programme.
Naomh Abán v Macroom
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Cill na Martra
Naomh Abán and Macroom meet for a place in the semi-finals.
Naomh Abán opened their campaign with victory over Fermoy before a narrow defeat to Ballinora. They responded in their final game with a five-point victory over Nemo Rangers.
Macroom began with a draw against Castletownbere, followed by defeat to Aghada. They secured their knockout place with a final-round victory over Kiskeam.
It sets up a quarter-final between two sides who have already shown their ability to compete in close championship games.
Rockchapel v Fermoy
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Ballyclough
Rockchapel face Fermoy in the second quarter-final.
Rockchapel opened with a narrow defeat to Bantry Blues before drawing with Glanmire. They finished the group phase strongly with a convincing victory over Uibh Laoire.
Fermoy recorded victories over Nemo Rangers and Ballinora, with their other group game ending in defeat to Naomh Abán.
Both teams now have a semi-final place within reach.
Glanmire v Castletownbere
Saturday, September 26 | 3:30pm | Ballinacarriga
Glanmire and Castletownbere meet in the relegation play-off.
Glanmire lost their opening game to Uibh Laoire before drawing with Rockchapel. Their final group game against Bantry Blues was a high-scoring contest, with Bantry Blues edging it 4-10 to 1-18.
Castletownbere began with a draw against Macroom, followed by victory over Kiskeam before losing to Aghada.
Both sides will be determined to secure their Premier Intermediate status.
Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship
The Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship begins its knockout weekend on Friday night, with two quarter-finals and a relegation play-off across the weekend.
Dromtarriffe v Boherbue
Friday, September 25 | 7:30pm | Ballydesmond
Dromtarriffe and Boherbue get the knockout action underway on Friday night.
Dromtarriffe came through their group strongly, recording victories over St Finbarr’s and Gabriel Rangers before their final-round defeat of Mitchelstown.
Boherbue also secured their quarter-final place after victories over Kildorrery and Bandon, although they suffered defeat to Adrigole.
A place in the semi-finals awaits the winner.
Buttevant v Mitchelstown
Saturday, September 26 | 3:00pm | Glanworth
Buttevant and Mitchelstown meet in Saturday’s quarter-final.
Buttevant began their campaign with a comprehensive victory over Glanworth before going on to defeat Kilmurry and Ilen Rovers.
Mitchelstown also enjoyed a strong opening to the championship, defeating Gabriel Rangers and St Finbarr’s before losing to Dromtarriffe in their final group game.
Both sides have already demonstrated their attacking threat and a semi-final place is the reward for Saturday’s winner.
Kildorrery v Glanworth
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Shanballymore
Kildorrery and Glanworth meet with Intermediate ‘A’ status at stake.
Kildorrery recorded a victory over Bandon during the group phase but suffered defeats to Boherbue and Adrigole.
Glanworth’s campaign included defeats to Buttevant, Ilen Rovers and Kilmurry.
The two clubs now meet in a winner-on-the-day relegation play-off.
Premier Junior Football Championship
The Premier Junior Football Championship also enters its knockout stages, with two quarter-finals and a relegation play-off.
Kinsale v St Nicks
Saturday, September 26 | 3:00pm | Shanbally
Kinsale and St Nicks meet in the opening Premier Junior quarter-final.
Kinsale defeated Millstreet in their opening game before overcoming Cullen. They then lost to St Vincent’s in their final group game.
St Nicks suffered defeat to Canovee before responding emphatically against Na Piarsaigh. They finished their group campaign with a narrow victory over Kilmacabea.
The winner advances to the semi-finals.
Inniscarra v Millstreet
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Carrigadrohid
Inniscarra face Millstreet in Sunday’s quarter-final.
Inniscarra opened with a narrow defeat to Cobh before victories over Urhan and Glenville.
Millstreet defeated Kinsale in their opening game before losing to St Vincent’s. They finished with a narrow victory over Cullen.
Another competitive quarter-final is expected in Carrigadrohid.
Na Piarsaigh v Urhan
Saturday, September 26 | 3:00pm | Church Cross
Na Piarsaigh and Urhan meet in the Premier Junior relegation play-off.
Na Piarsaigh lost to Kilmacabea, St Nicks and Canovee during the group stage.
Urhan opened with victory over Glenville before defeats to Inniscarra and Cobh.
Both clubs will be looking to secure their Premier Junior status when they meet in Church Cross.
Football Championship Weekend
The four grades provide eight quarter-finals and four relegation play-offs across the weekend.
Friday
Intermediate ‘A’
- Dromtarriffe v Boherbue — Ballydesmond, 7:30pm
Saturday
Senior ‘A’
- O’Donovan Rossa v Clyda Rovers — Páirc Uí Rinn, 2:30pm
- Cill na Martra v Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh — Ballyvourney, 4:00pm
Intermediate ‘A’
- Buttevant v Mitchelstown — Glanworth, 3:00pm
Premier Junior
- Kinsale v St Nicks — Shanbally, 3:00pm
- Na Piarsaigh v Urhan — Church Cross, 3:00pm
Premier Intermediate
- Glanmire v Castletownbere — Ballinacarriga, 3:30pm
Sunday
Senior ‘A’
- Kanturk v Kilshannig — Kilbrin, 3:30pm
Intermediate ‘A’
- Kildorrery v Glanworth — Shanballymore, 3:30pm
Premier Intermediate
- Naomh Abán v Macroom — Cill na Martra, 3:30pm
- Rockchapel v Fermoy — Ballyclough, 3:30pm
Premier Junior
- Inniscarra v Millstreet — Carrigadrohid, 3:30pm
The full weekend fixture schedule has been confirmed by Cork GAA, with quarter-finals played under winner-on-the-day regulations and relegation play-offs proceeding to extra time if required.
Weekend Championship Round-Up
The race for county honours moved another step closer to the finish line over Friday and Saturday, with five teams booking their places in the semi-finals across the McCarthy Insurance Group championships.
McCarthy Insurance Group IAFC
Boherbue 0-15 Dromtarriffe 0-12
Boherbue booked their place in the IAFC semi-finals after edging out Dromtarriffe in a hard-fought Duhallow derby at Ballydesmond on Friday night.
Dromtarriffe led early on, but Boherbue responded with five unanswered scores and never trailed again. They took a three-point lead into half-time and moved four clear midway through the second half.
The Duhallow rivals refused to give up, with Dromtarriffe reducing the deficit to a single point with just two minutes remaining. Boherbue, however, finished strongly with late scores from Gerry O’Sullivan and David O’Connor to secure the victory.
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier SFC
Clonakilty 1-17 Newcestown 2-13
Clonakilty booked their place in the Premier SFC semi-finals after a dramatic one-point victory over Newcestown at Sam Maguire Park, Dunmanway.
Having trailed by two points at half-time and been reduced to 14 players following a red card for Dan Darragh, Clonakilty produced an excellent second-half display to take control.
A goal from substitute Dylan Harrington helped them establish a seven-point advantage before Newcestown mounted a late comeback. Séamus O’Sullivan found the net and further scores reduced the gap to the minimum, but Clonakilty held firm to secure their first Premier SFC semi-final appearance since 2021.
Cork Senior A FC
Cill na Martra 1-16 Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh 0-12
Cill na Martra survived a second-half scare to advance to the Senior A FC semi-finals following victory over Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh in the Gaeltacht derby at Ballyvourney.
Cill na Martra dominated the opening stages and led by eight early in the second half before Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh hit back with five unanswered scores to move within two points.
Goalkeeper Micheál Ó Deasúna proved decisive, producing a superb double save before also landing a crucial two-point free. Cill na Martra regained control in the closing stages and finished strongly.
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier JFC
St Nicks 2-14 Kinsale 1-13
St Nicks produced an excellent second-half comeback to defeat Kinsale and reach the Premier JFC semi-finals.
Kinsale had established an eight-point advantage and appeared in control, but a late first-half goal from Rob Downey gave St Nicks renewed hope.
The Blackpool side took that momentum into the second half, with two-pointers from Eoin Downey and Conor McCarthy helping them move in front for the first time.
Substitute Danny Morris then found the net to give St Nicks breathing space, with further scores from Rob Downey and Dean Brosnan completing the comeback.
McCarthy Insurance Group IAFC
Buttevant 1-16 Mitchelstown 2-12
Buttevant edged a tight Avondhu contest against Mitchelstown at Glanworth to book their place in the IAFC semi-finals.
The Premier JFC champions from last year made excellent use of the two-point scoring opportunity, with five of their opening scores coming from beyond the normal scoring zone.
Mitchelstown recovered from an early deficit and the sides were level at half-time. The game remained finely balanced throughout the second half before Buttevant finished strongly, scoring the final three points to secure a one-point victory.
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier SFC: Six Teams Remain as Quarter-Finals Take Centre Stage
The McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship reaches its knockout stages this weekend, with three quarter-finals and a relegation play-off set to shape the closing stages of the competition.
Carrigaline have already secured their place in the semi-finals, finishing top of their group with three wins from three. The remaining three semi-final places will be decided across this weekend’s quarter-finals, while Ballincollig and St Michael’s meet with Premier SFC status at stake.
The three quarter-finals see Clonakilty face Newcestown, Carbery take on St Finbarr’s, and Nemo Rangers meet Castlehaven.
Clonakilty v Newcestown
Saturday, September 26 | 5:00pm | Dunmanway | Live on Clubber.ie
Clonakilty and Newcestown get the Premier SFC quarter-finals underway in Dunmanway on Saturday evening.
Clonakilty finished the group phase unbeaten, beginning with an eight-point victory over Knocknagree before drawing 1-12 apiece with Castlehaven.
They then produced one of the standout results of the group stages, defeating Ballincollig by 23 points, 3-22 to 0-8.
That performance secured Clonakilty’s place at the top of their group and gives them considerable momentum heading into the knockout stages.
Newcestown also finished strongly. They opened their campaign with a six-point victory over Nemo Rangers, winning 2-16 to 1-13.
A second-round meeting with Valley Rovers produced another Newcestown victory, this time by four points, 1-16 to 3-9.
They completed their group campaign with a six-point win over St Michael’s, 0-16 to 0-10.
The two sides therefore arrive in Dunmanway having both finished their group campaigns with three wins, although Clonakilty’s unbeaten record gives this quarter-final an added edge.
Carbery v St Finbarr’s
Sunday, September 27 | 1:45pm | Clonakilty | Live on Clubber.ie
St Finbarr’s begin their knockout campaign against Carbery on Sunday afternoon.
The Barrs came through a competitive Group 1, with their opening game against Carrigaline ending in a two-point defeat, 2-15 to 1-20.
They bounced back against Douglas, winning by 11 points, 1-11 to 3-16, before their final group game against Mallow ended in another close contest.
Mallow won that encounter by one point, 1-15 to 2-11.
Despite those results, St Finbarr’s progressed to the quarter-finals, where they now face Carbery.
Carbery enter the Premier SFC knockout stages through the Divisional/Colleges route, having secured their place in the quarter-finals.
For St Finbarr’s, Sunday’s game represents the next step in their championship campaign, while Carbery will be looking to make the most of their opportunity at the top level.
The winner will advance to the semi-finals, where Carrigaline are already waiting.
Nemo Rangers v Castlehaven
Sunday, September 27 | 4:00pm | Clonakilty | Live on Clubber.ie
The final Premier SFC quarter-final of the weekend sees Nemo Rangers meet Castlehaven in Clonakilty.
Nemo Rangers recovered from their opening-round defeat to Newcestown in impressive fashion.
They defeated St Michael’s by eight points, winning 1-21 to 2-10, before producing another convincing performance in the final round against Valley Rovers.
Nemo won that game by 12 points, 1-14 to 0-5.
Castlehaven’s group campaign was similarly competitive.
They opened with a three-point victory over Ballincollig, 0-22 to 3-10, before drawing 1-12 apiece with Clonakilty.
Their final group game saw them overcome Knocknagree by six points, 2-18 to 4-10.
Both sides therefore come into Sunday’s meeting having finished strongly, and there is plenty of championship experience on both sides.
Ballincollig v St Michael’s
Saturday, September 26 | 4:00pm | Ovens
Ballincollig and St Michael’s meet in Saturday’s relegation play-off, with Premier SFC status on the line.
Ballincollig opened their campaign with a three-point defeat to Castlehaven before responding with an 11-point victory over Knocknagree.
They finished the group phase against Clonakilty, suffering a heavy defeat to the West Cork side.
St Michael’s faced three difficult games during the group stage.
They began with a two-point defeat to Valley Rovers before losing to Nemo Rangers by eight points.
Their final game against Newcestown ended in a six-point defeat.
Both clubs will now have everything to play for in Ovens, with the winner retaining Premier SFC status.
The Road to the Semi-Finals
Carrigaline are already through to the last four after finishing top of their group with three wins from three.
The three quarter-final winners will join them in the Premier SFC semi-finals.
Quarter-Finals
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McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championships: Knockout Action Across Four Grades
The McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championships move into the knockout stages this weekend, with quarter-finals and relegation play-offs across the Senior ‘A’, Premier Intermediate, Intermediate ‘A’ and Premier Junior grades.
From Friday evening through to Sunday afternoon, clubs will battle for places in the semi-finals, while six teams face crucial relegation play-offs.
With the Premier Senior Football Championship also reaching its quarter-final stage, it promises to be a busy weekend of championship football across the county.
Senior ‘A’ Football Championship
Éire Óg and Carbery Rangers have already secured their places in the semi-finals, with the remaining two places to be decided this weekend. The knockout routes are already confirmed, with the winner of Cill na Martra and Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh meeting Éire Óg, while the winner of Kanturk and Kilshannig will face Carbery Rangers.
Cill na Martra v Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh
Saturday, September 26 | 4:00pm | Ballyvourney
Cill na Martra and Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh meet with a semi-final place at stake.
Cill na Martra opened their campaign with victory over Carbery Rangers before a narrow defeat to Newmarket. They returned to winning ways in their final group game, defeating O’Donovan Rossa.
Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh also enjoyed a strong group campaign, defeating Kanturk, Aghabullogue and Dohenys to secure their place in the knockout stages.
The winner will face Éire Óg in the semi-final.
Kanturk v Kilshannig
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Kilbrin
Kanturk and Kilshannig meet on Sunday, knowing that Carbery Rangers await the winner.
Kanturk opened with defeat to Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh before recording a victory over Dohenys. They then lost narrowly to Aghabullogue in their final group game.
Kilshannig began with a close victory over Clyda Rovers and followed that with a strong win over Bishopstown. Their final game against Éire Óg ended in defeat, but they had already secured their quarter-final place.
O’Donovan Rossa v Clyda Rovers
Saturday, September 26 | 2:30pm | Páirc Uí Rinn
O’Donovan Rossa and Clyda Rovers face off in the Senior ‘A’ relegation play-off.
O’Donovan Rossa opened with victory over Newmarket but suffered defeats to Carbery Rangers and Cill na Martra.
Clyda Rovers also found the group stage difficult, with defeats to Kilshannig, Éire Óg and Bishopstown.
Senior ‘A’ status is at stake in Páirc Uí Rinn.
Premier Intermediate Football Championship
Two quarter-finals and a relegation play-off make up the Premier Intermediate programme.
Naomh Abán v Macroom
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Cill na Martra
Naomh Abán and Macroom meet for a place in the semi-finals.
Naomh Abán opened their campaign with victory over Fermoy before a narrow defeat to Ballinora. They responded in their final game with a five-point victory over Nemo Rangers.
Macroom began with a draw against Castletownbere, followed by defeat to Aghada. They secured their knockout place with a final-round victory over Kiskeam.
It sets up a quarter-final between two sides who have already shown their ability to compete in close championship games.
Rockchapel v Fermoy
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Ballyclough
Rockchapel face Fermoy in the second quarter-final.
Rockchapel opened with a narrow defeat to Bantry Blues before drawing with Glanmire. They finished the group phase strongly with a convincing victory over Uibh Laoire.
Fermoy recorded victories over Nemo Rangers and Ballinora, with their other group game ending in defeat to Naomh Abán.
Both teams now have a semi-final place within reach.
Glanmire v Castletownbere
Saturday, September 26 | 3:30pm | Ballinacarriga
Glanmire and Castletownbere meet in the relegation play-off.
Glanmire lost their opening game to Uibh Laoire before drawing with Rockchapel. Their final group game against Bantry Blues was a high-scoring contest, with Bantry Blues edging it 4-10 to 1-18.
Castletownbere began with a draw against Macroom, followed by victory over Kiskeam before losing to Aghada.
Both sides will be determined to secure their Premier Intermediate status.
Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship
The Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship begins its knockout weekend on Friday night, with two quarter-finals and a relegation play-off across the weekend.
Dromtarriffe v Boherbue
Friday, September 25 | 7:30pm | Ballydesmond
Dromtarriffe and Boherbue get the knockout action underway on Friday night.
Dromtarriffe came through their group strongly, recording victories over St Finbarr’s and Gabriel Rangers before their final-round defeat of Mitchelstown.
Boherbue also secured their quarter-final place after victories over Kildorrery and Bandon, although they suffered defeat to Adrigole.
A place in the semi-finals awaits the winner.
Buttevant v Mitchelstown
Saturday, September 26 | 3:00pm | Glanworth
Buttevant and Mitchelstown meet in Saturday’s quarter-final.
Buttevant began their campaign with a comprehensive victory over Glanworth before going on to defeat Kilmurry and Ilen Rovers.
Mitchelstown also enjoyed a strong opening to the championship, defeating Gabriel Rangers and St Finbarr’s before losing to Dromtarriffe in their final group game.
Both sides have already demonstrated their attacking threat and a semi-final place is the reward for Saturday’s winner.
Kildorrery v Glanworth
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Shanballymore
Kildorrery and Glanworth meet with Intermediate ‘A’ status at stake.
Kildorrery recorded a victory over Bandon during the group phase but suffered defeats to Boherbue and Adrigole.
Glanworth’s campaign included defeats to Buttevant, Ilen Rovers and Kilmurry.
The two clubs now meet in a winner-on-the-day relegation play-off.
Premier Junior Football Championship
The Premier Junior Football Championship also enters its knockout stages, with two quarter-finals and a relegation play-off.
Kinsale v St Nicks
Saturday, September 26 | 3:00pm | Shanbally
Kinsale and St Nicks meet in the opening Premier Junior quarter-final.
Kinsale defeated Millstreet in their opening game before overcoming Cullen. They then lost to St Vincent’s in their final group game.
St Nicks suffered defeat to Canovee before responding emphatically against Na Piarsaigh. They finished their group campaign with a narrow victory over Kilmacabea.
The winner advances to the semi-finals.
Inniscarra v Millstreet
Sunday, September 27 | 3:30pm | Carrigadrohid
Inniscarra face Millstreet in Sunday’s quarter-final.
Inniscarra opened with a narrow defeat to Cobh before victories over Urhan and Glenville.
Millstreet defeated Kinsale in their opening game before losing to St Vincent’s. They finished with a narrow victory over Cullen.
Another competitive quarter-final is expected in Carrigadrohid.
Na Piarsaigh v Urhan
Saturday, September 26 | 3:00pm | Church Cross
Na Piarsaigh and Urhan meet in the Premier Junior relegation play-off.
Na Piarsaigh lost to Kilmacabea, St Nicks and Canovee during the group stage.
Urhan opened with victory over Glenville before defeats to Inniscarra and Cobh.
Both clubs will be looking to secure their Premier Junior status when they meet in Church Cross.
Football Championship Weekend
The four grades provide eight quarter-finals and four relegation play-offs across the weekend.
Friday
Intermediate ‘A’
Saturday
Senior ‘A’
Intermediate ‘A’
Premier Junior
Premier Intermediate
Sunday
Senior ‘A’
Intermediate ‘A’
Premier Intermediate
Premier Junior
The full weekend fixture schedule has been confirmed by Cork GAA, with quarter-finals played under winner-on-the-day regulations and relegation play-offs proceeding to extra time if required.
REBEL RÉALTA returns to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, REBEL RÉALTA Sports and Activity Day will return to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026.
Organised by Sciath na Scol, REBEL RÉALTA celebrates inclusion, participation and the joy of Gaelic Games, bringing children from Cork’s special schools together for a fun-filled day of football, hurling, games and activities.
Following a hugely successful first event, the second REBEL RÉALTA promises another memorable day, with participants getting the opportunity to take to the famous SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh pitch and enjoy a range of sporting activities alongside players and special guests.
Details on participation in this year’s programme will be shared by Sciath na Scol in the coming days.
REBEL RÉALTA continues to grow as an important initiative, creating opportunities for every child to participate, enjoy sport and feel part of the GAA community.