This past weekend, the McCarthy Insurance Group Club Football Championships served up drama across every grade, with shocks, thrillers, and some heavyweights stamping their authority as we move towards the knockout stages.
Friday Night – Premier Junior Fireworks
The McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship sparked into life on Friday evening. Canovee hit the ground running, bagging three goals to ease past Ballydesmond. St Nick’s carried too much firepower for Urhan, while Cobh impressed with a strong win over Kinsale. Cullen’s sharp shooting saw them past Na Piarsaigh, while Buttevant edged a high-scoring shootout with Inniscarra. The tightest game of the night came in Glenville, where Millstreet just shaded a thriller by a single point.
Saturday – Intermediate Battles
Saturday belonged to the Intermediate grades. In the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship, Aghabullogue showed composure against Aghada, while Bantry Blues proved too strong for Nemo Rangers. Naomh Abán powered past Bandon, Glanmire held Rockchapel to a draw-like battle before sneaking through, Kiskeam fired four goals to dismiss Castletownbere, and Uibh Laoire outgunned neighbours Macroom in a classic.
In the McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship, Adrigole’s goals proved decisive against Ballinora, while St Finbarr’s second side outclassed Glanworth. Gabriel Rangers looked impressive in a comfortable win over Dromtarriffe, and Mitchelstown were ruthless against Kildorrery. Kilmurry laid down a marker with victory over Boherbue, and Ilen Rovers powered past St Vincent’s.
Sunday – Senior Showdowns
Sunday was all about the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship. Newcestown stunned Castlehaven by two points, sending shockwaves through the draw. Mallow hit Valley Rovers for 2-20 in a high-scoring display, while Clonakilty swept aside Carbery Rangers. St Finbarr’s underlined their title credentials with a ruthless win over Carrigaline, while Ballincollig edged Douglas by a point in a nail-biter. Nemo Rangers were imperious, smashing four goals past St Michael’s in a one-sided clash.
In the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship, Éire Óg held firm against Kilshannig, while Kanturk and Newmarket couldn’t be separated. Cill na Martra got the better of Clyda Rovers, and Knocknagree overcame Fermoy in a goal-heavy contest. Beál Átha’n Ghaorthaidh’s three goals made the difference against Bishopstown, and Dohenys were sharp in their win over O’Donovan Rossa.
📊 Results
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship
- Canovee 3-9 Ballydesmond 1-5
- Urhan 0-7 St Nick’s 2-11
- Kinsale 0-3 Cobh 1-11
- Na Piarsaigh 3-2 Cullen 2-18
- Buttevant 3-12 Inniscarra 3-10
- Glenville 1-14 Millstreet 0-17
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship
- Aghabullogue 1-13 Aghada 0-10
- Bantry Blues 2-13 Nemo Rangers 1-11
- Naomh Abán 1-18 Bandon 1-7
- Rockchapel 1-10 Glanmire 0-13
- Kiskeam 4-13 Castletownbere 1-14
- Uibh Laoire 2-17 Macroom 1-17
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship
- Adrigole 2-14 Ballinora 1-10
- Glanworth 2-6 St Finbarr’s 0-15
- Gabriel Rangers 0-20 Dromtarriffe 1-10
- Mitchelstown 3-13 Kildorrery 0-9
- Boherbue 0-9 Kilmurry 2-11
- Ilen Rovers 1-14 St Vincent’s 1-5
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship
- Castlehaven 0-10 Newcestown 0-12
- Mallow 2-20 Valley Rovers 1-15
- Clonakilty 1-17 Carbery Rangers 0-6
- St Finbarr’s 2-23 Carrigaline 0-10
- Ballincollig 1-10 Douglas 0-11
- Nemo Rangers 4-18 St Michael’s 0-13
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship
- Éire Óg 1-14 Kilshannig 0-12
- Kanturk 0-14 Newmarket 0-14
- Cill na Martra 0-15 Clyda Rovers 0-12
- Knocknagree 1-14 Fermoy 2-5
- Bishopstown 1-12 Beál Átha’n Ghaorthaidh 3-9
- Dohenys 1-13 O’Donovan Rossa 0-11
🏆 The Road Ahead – Knockout Stages
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship
- Quarter-finals: St Finbarr’s v Castlehaven, Newcestown v Carrigaline, Ballincollig v Duhallow
- Semi-finals: Nemo Rangers v winner of Newcestown/Carrigaline; winner of St Finbarr’s/Castlehaven v winner of Ballincollig/Duhallow
- Relegation play-off: Carbery Rangers v Valley Rovers
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship
- Quarter-finals: Éire Óg v Bishopstown, Knocknagree v Kanturk
- Semi-finals: Cill na Martra v winner of Knocknagree/Kanturk; Beál Átha’n Ghaorthaidh v winner of Éire Óg/Bishopstown
- Relegation play-off: Fermoy v O’Donovan Rossa
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship
- Quarter-finals: Aghabullogue v Kiskeam, Glanmire v Aghada
- Semi-finals: Uibh Laoire v winner of Glanmire/Aghada; Naomh Abán v winner of Aghabullogue/Kiskeam
- Relegation play-off: Bandon v Macroom
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship
- Quarter-finals: Gabriel Rangers v Ballinora, Ilen Rovers v Mitchelstown
- Semi-finals: Adrigole v winner of Ilen Rovers/Mitchelstown; Kilmurry v winner of Gabriel Rangers/Ballinora
- Relegation play-off: St Vincent’s v Dromtarriffe
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship
- Quarter-finals: Cullen v Canovee, Inniscarra v Cobh
- Semi-finals: Buttevant v winner of Inniscarra/Cobh; St Nick’s v winner of Cullen/Canovee
- Relegation play-off: Ballydesmond v Millstreet
Inaugural REBEL RÉALTA Sports and Activity Day at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Inaugural REBEL RÉALTA Sports and Activity Day at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Sciath na Scol is proud to host the first-ever REBEL RÉALTA Sports and Activity Day, a brand-new initiative designed to celebrate inclusion and participation in Gaelic Games. The event takes place on Thursday, September 18th, from 10am to 2pm at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
This special day will welcome children from Cork’s special schools to the home of Cork GAA, giving them the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of football and hurling activities, fun games, and skill challenges. Every participant will have the chance to play on the famous Páirc Uí Chaoimh pitch, with intercounty players and special guests on hand to make the experience unforgettable.
“REBEL RÉALTA is about creating a day where every child feels included, valued, and part of the GAA community. This is only the beginning of a project that we hope to grow in the years ahead.”
— Dave Collins, Sciath na Scol Chairperson
The inaugural event has been made possible thanks to the support of our partners and sponsors: ICS, PharmaCare, Ashdale Catering, Réalta Technologies, Spar Mount Oval, Rebel Óg, Munster GAA, and Sciath na Scol.
Looking to the future, Sciath na Scol aims to expand REBEL RÉALTA into mainstream schools, ensuring that this celebration of sport, fun, and friendship becomes a permanent fixture in Cork’s sporting calendar.
McCarthy Insurance Group FC weekend round up
This past weekend, the McCarthy Insurance Group Club Football Championships served up drama across every grade, with shocks, thrillers, and some heavyweights stamping their authority as we move towards the knockout stages.
Friday Night – Premier Junior Fireworks
The McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship sparked into life on Friday evening. Canovee hit the ground running, bagging three goals to ease past Ballydesmond. St Nick’s carried too much firepower for Urhan, while Cobh impressed with a strong win over Kinsale. Cullen’s sharp shooting saw them past Na Piarsaigh, while Buttevant edged a high-scoring shootout with Inniscarra. The tightest game of the night came in Glenville, where Millstreet just shaded a thriller by a single point.
Saturday – Intermediate Battles
Saturday belonged to the Intermediate grades. In the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship, Aghabullogue showed composure against Aghada, while Bantry Blues proved too strong for Nemo Rangers. Naomh Abán powered past Bandon, Glanmire held Rockchapel to a draw-like battle before sneaking through, Kiskeam fired four goals to dismiss Castletownbere, and Uibh Laoire outgunned neighbours Macroom in a classic.
In the McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship, Adrigole’s goals proved decisive against Ballinora, while St Finbarr’s second side outclassed Glanworth. Gabriel Rangers looked impressive in a comfortable win over Dromtarriffe, and Mitchelstown were ruthless against Kildorrery. Kilmurry laid down a marker with victory over Boherbue, and Ilen Rovers powered past St Vincent’s.
Sunday – Senior Showdowns
Sunday was all about the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship. Newcestown stunned Castlehaven by two points, sending shockwaves through the draw. Mallow hit Valley Rovers for 2-20 in a high-scoring display, while Clonakilty swept aside Carbery Rangers. St Finbarr’s underlined their title credentials with a ruthless win over Carrigaline, while Ballincollig edged Douglas by a point in a nail-biter. Nemo Rangers were imperious, smashing four goals past St Michael’s in a one-sided clash.
In the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship, Éire Óg held firm against Kilshannig, while Kanturk and Newmarket couldn’t be separated. Cill na Martra got the better of Clyda Rovers, and Knocknagree overcame Fermoy in a goal-heavy contest. Beál Átha’n Ghaorthaidh’s three goals made the difference against Bishopstown, and Dohenys were sharp in their win over O’Donovan Rossa.
📊 Results
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship
🏆 The Road Ahead – Knockout Stages
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship
Draw for McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior FC is now live
Following the conclusion of the group stages, the McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship Knockout Draw is confirmed!
[No repeat pairs can take place in the Semi-Finals]
Check it out in the graphic below ⬇️
Senior A McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championship Knockout stages
Following the conclusion of the Senior A McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championship group stages, the knockout draw is now confirmed!
Check out the full draw in the graphic below
Remember, no repeat pairings cantake place before the final.
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior FC – Round 3 games, tickets and league tables
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior FC – Round 3 games
The McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship continues this weekend with six massive clashes, all throwing in at 16:00.
In Rossmore, Castlehaven take on Newcestown in what promises to be a lively West Cork derby. Meanwhile, in Blarney, Mallow meet Valley Rovers, with both sides eager to make a strong statement in their opening outing.
Clonakilty and Carbery Rangers face off in Ballinacarriga in another all-West Cork clash that is sure to draw a big local crowd, while at Páirc Uí Rinn, St Finbarr’s meet Carrigaline in a battle between city and southside opposition.
Elsewhere, Ballincollig take on Douglas in Ballygarvan, while in Shanbally, reigning giants Nemo Rangers square off against St Michael’s in one of the standout fixtures of the round.
Who will book there place in the Q-finals and Semi-Finals???
PSFC Fixtures – Sun, Sept 14th
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Championship Tables
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3