REBEL RÉALTA Sports and Activity Day a Huge Success!
On Thursday, September 18th, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh hosted the inaugural REBEL RÉALTA Sports and Activity Day, a special event celebrating inclusion in Gaelic Games for children with additional needs. Despite the weather, the day was filled with fun, excitement, and plenty of smiles!
Children enjoyed a variety of football and hurling activities, skill challenges, and mini-games. Every participant had the chance to play on the main pitch, with intercounty players, coaches, and volunteers helping make it a truly memorable experience.
We are so grateful to our amazing sponsors for supporting the day: Ashdale Catering provided snacks, fruit, and a variety of hot foods, while Spar Mount Oval supplied crisps, water, and jellies. Their support made all the difference!
The event was made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers, including committee members, maintenance staff, teachers, retired teachers, GDCs, third-level students (one from Endicott in Boston!), coaches, and traffic stewards. A huge thank you to everyone — your commitment and support ensured the day ran smoothly and safely.
“We had a fantastic Sports Day for children with special needs, filled with fun, excitement, and plenty of smiles. Thank you to everyone who made it possible — our committee, maintenance team, teachers, retired teachers, coaches, and traffic stewards. Your help and support were instrumental in making the day such a success.”
Sciath na Scol is excited to build on this success and looks forward to expanding REBEL RÉALTA to more schools in the future, making it a lasting celebration of inclusion and participation in Cork GAA.
Super Saturday of Championship Hurling – September 20th
Super Saturday of Championship Hurling – September 20th
This Saturday, September 20th, promises a full slate of championship action across the county – with huge clashes at every level as clubs battle for progression and pride.
At Páirc Uí Rinn, hurling fans are in for a double-header treat in the Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship:
Bride Rovers vs Inniscarra at 5:30 PM
Followed by Blarney vs Na Piarsaigh at 7:30 PM
Over in the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship, two mouthwatering ties throw in at 4:00 PM:
Cloyne vs Valley Rovers in Cobh
Mallow vs Castlemartyr in Glanworth
The Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship also heats up with:
Aghabullogue vs Midleton in Carraig na bhFear at 4:00 PM
Bandon vs Erin’s Own in Ballinhassig at 5:30 PM
In the Premier Junior Hurling Championship, it’s:
Ballygarvan vs St. Catherines in Riverstown at 4:00 PM
🎟️ Don’t miss out on a packed day of hurling drama. Whether you’re backing your local club or just looking to catch top-quality championship fare, Saturday offers it all – passion, pride, and plenty of rivalry on display.
👉 Make sure to get to your nearest venue, wear your colours, and support your club
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Co-Op Superstores Hurling Q-Finals to take place this weekend
The Co-Op Superstores competitions continue this week with a series of exciting matchups across Cork. On Friday, 19th September, Midleton will take on Glen Rovers in the Premier SHC at Pairc Ui Rinn, throwing in at 19:30. Later that evening, Mayfield will meet Youghal in the Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship at Ovens at 19:45.
Saturday, 20th September, features a full slate of fixtures. In the Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship, Bride Rovers will face Inniscarra at Pairc Ui Rinn at 17:30, followed by Blarney meeting Na Piarsaigh at the same venue at 19:30. The PIHC sees Cloyne in action against Valley Rovers at Cobh at 16:00, while Mallow takes on Castlemartyr at Glanworth at the same time. In the Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championship, Aghabullogue will meet Midleton at Carraig na bhFear at 16:00, and Bandon will face Erins Own at Ballinhassig at 17:30. The Premier Junior Hurling Championship features Ballygarvan playing St Catherines at Riverstown at 16:00.
Sunday, 21st September, also promises a packed schedule. In the Premier SHC, Sarsfields will take on Charleville at Castletownroche at 15:00, while St Finbarrs meet Imokilly at Midleton at 16:00. Erins Own will face Newtownshandrum at Mourneabbey at 16:00. In the Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship, Bishopstown will play Courcey Rovers at Bandon at 15:00. The PIHC sees Ballincollig meeting Carrigaline at Riverstick at 15:00, while in the Premier Junior Hurling Championship, Cloughduv will play Argideen Rangers at Ballygarvan at 14:00 and Barryroe take on Meelin at Blarney at 14:00.
These fixtures promise thrilling action across the county as clubs compete for honours in their respective championships.
REBEL RÉALTA Sports and Activity Day a Huge Success!
REBEL RÉALTA Sports and Activity Day a Huge Success!
On Thursday, September 18th, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh hosted the inaugural REBEL RÉALTA Sports and Activity Day, a special event celebrating inclusion in Gaelic Games for children with additional needs. Despite the weather, the day was filled with fun, excitement, and plenty of smiles!
Children enjoyed a variety of football and hurling activities, skill challenges, and mini-games. Every participant had the chance to play on the main pitch, with intercounty players, coaches, and volunteers helping make it a truly memorable experience.
We are so grateful to our amazing sponsors for supporting the day: Ashdale Catering provided snacks, fruit, and a variety of hot foods, while Spar Mount Oval supplied crisps, water, and jellies. Their support made all the difference!
The event was made possible by a dedicated team of volunteers, including committee members, maintenance staff, teachers, retired teachers, GDCs, third-level students (one from Endicott in Boston!), coaches, and traffic stewards. A huge thank you to everyone — your commitment and support ensured the day ran smoothly and safely.
Sciath na Scol is excited to build on this success and looks forward to expanding REBEL RÉALTA to more schools in the future, making it a lasting celebration of inclusion and participation in Cork GAA.
Photos from Realtá Rebel event in SuperValu Páírc Uí Chaoimh
Cork GAA Post Primary Schools Football Season Throws In
Cork GAA Post Primary Schools Football Season Throws In
The 2025/26 Cork GAA Post Primary Schools season gets underway this Friday, September 19th, as schools from every corner of the county begin their campaigns. The opening day promises plenty of excitement with fixtures spread across Senior A, B, C and D levels.
From Togher to Mallow, young footballers will line out with hopes of setting the tone for a successful season. For some schools, it’s a chance to build on last year’s progress, while for others it’s the start of a brand-new journey at senior level.
This year also marks a fresh chapter off the pitch. Since the beginning of the academic year, the running of Cork GAA Post Primary Schools has been supported by the Cork GAA Games Office, providing additional coordination and development across competitions. This new structure is set to strengthen the link between schools and the wider GAA community in Cork.
Friday’s opening programme features six fixtures, all scheduled for the morning and early afternoon, with plenty of local pride at stake.
📅 Opening Fixtures – Friday, 19th September 2025
Senior D Football
11:00 – Deerpark CBS 🆚 Carrigtwohill CC (St Finbarr’s, Togher)
Senior C Football
11:00 – PBC 🆚 MICC Dunmanway (Bishopstown GAA)
Senior B Football
11:00 – Glanmire CC 🆚 Douglas CS (Buck Leary’s Cross)
12:00 – Mitchelstown CBS 🆚 Coláiste Treasa Kanturk (Mitchelstown CBS)
Senior A Football
12:00 – Coachford College 🆚 St Francis College, Rochestown (Aghabullogue)
13:00 – Patrician Academy, Mallow 🆚 Skibbereen CS (Mallow)
Best of luck to all schools competing on opening day as another season of Post Primary Schools football begins.