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 â 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 Nickâs carried too much firepower for Urhan, while Cobh impressed with a strong win over Kinsale. Cullenâs 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 â 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 AbĂĄn 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, Adrigoleâs goals proved decisive against Ballinora, while St Finbarrâs 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 Vincentâs.
Sunday â 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 Finbarrâs 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 Michaelâs in a one-sided clash.
In the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship, Ăire Ăg held firm against Kilshannig, while Kanturk and Newmarket couldnât be separated. Cill na Martra got the better of Clyda Rovers, and Knocknagree overcame Fermoy in a goal-heavy contest. BeĂĄl Ăthaân Ghaorthaidhâs three goals made the difference against Bishopstown, and Dohenys were sharp in their win over OâDonovan Rossa.
đ Results
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship
- Canovee 3-9 Ballydesmond 1-5
- Urhan 0-7 St Nickâs 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 AbĂĄn 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 Finbarrâs 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 Vincentâs 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 Finbarrâs 2-23 Carrigaline 0-10
- Ballincollig 1-10 Douglas 0-11
- Nemo Rangers 4-18 St Michaelâs 0-13
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship
- Ăire Ăg 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 BeĂĄl Ăthaân Ghaorthaidh 3-9
- Dohenys 1-13 OâDonovan Rossa 0-11
đ The Road Ahead â Knockout Stages
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior Football Championship
- Quarter-finals: St Finbarrâs v Castlehaven, Newcestown v Carrigaline, Ballincollig v Duhallow
- Semi-finals: Nemo Rangers v winner of Newcestown/Carrigaline; winner of St Finbarrâs/Castlehaven v winner of Ballincollig/Duhallow
- Relegation play-off: Carbery Rangers v Valley Rovers
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship
- Quarter-finals: Ăire Ăg v Bishopstown, Knocknagree v Kanturk
- Semi-finals: Cill na Martra v winner of Knocknagree/Kanturk; BeĂĄl Ăthaân Ghaorthaidh v winner of Ăire Ăg/Bishopstown
- Relegation play-off: Fermoy v OâDonovan 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 AbĂĄn 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 Vincentâs 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 Nickâs v winner of Cullen/Canovee
- Relegation play-off: Ballydesmond v Millstreet
Photos from RealtĂĄ Rebel event in SuperValu PĂĄĂrc UĂ 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, itâs a chance to build on last yearâs progress, while for others itâs 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.
Fridayâs opening programme features six fixtures, all scheduled for the morning and early afternoon, with plenty of local pride at stake.
đ Opening Fixtures â Friday, 19th September 2025
Senior D Football
11:00 â Deerpark CBS đ Carrigtwohill CC (St Finbarrâs, Togher)
Senior C Football
11:00 â PBC đ MICC Dunmanway (Bishopstown GAA)
Senior B Football
11:00 â Glanmire CC đ Douglas CS (Buck Learyâs Cross)
12:00 â Mitchelstown CBS đ ColĂĄiste Treasa Kanturk (Mitchelstown CBS)
Senior A Football
12:00 â Coachford College đ St Francis College, Rochestown (Aghabullogue)
13:00 â Patrician Academy, Mallow đ Skibbereen CS (Mallow)
Best of luck to all schools competing on opening day as another season of Post Primary Schools football begins.
Inaugural REBEL RĂALTA Sports and Activity Day at SuperValu PĂĄirc UĂ Chaoimh
Inaugural REBEL RĂALTA Sports and Activity Day at PĂĄirc UĂ Chaoimh
Sciath na Scol is proud to host the first-ever REBEL RĂALTA 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 PĂĄirc UĂ Chaoimh.
This special day will welcome children from Corkâs 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 PĂĄirc UĂ Chaoimh pitch, with intercounty players and special guests on hand to make the experience unforgettable.
âREBEL RĂALTA 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.â
â 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, RĂ©alta Technologies, Spar Mount Oval, Rebel Ăg, Munster GAA, and Sciath na Scol.
Looking to the future, Sciath na Scol aims to expand REBEL RĂALTA into mainstream schools, ensuring that this celebration of sport, fun, and friendship becomes a permanent fixture in Corkâs 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 â 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 Nickâs carried too much firepower for Urhan, while Cobh impressed with a strong win over Kinsale. Cullenâs 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 â 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 AbĂĄn 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, Adrigoleâs goals proved decisive against Ballinora, while St Finbarrâs 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 Vincentâs.
Sunday â 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 Finbarrâs 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 Michaelâs in a one-sided clash.
In the McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship, Ăire Ăg held firm against Kilshannig, while Kanturk and Newmarket couldnât be separated. Cill na Martra got the better of Clyda Rovers, and Knocknagree overcame Fermoy in a goal-heavy contest. BeĂĄl Ăthaân Ghaorthaidhâs three goals made the difference against Bishopstown, and Dohenys were sharp in their win over OâDonovan Rossa.
đ 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
đ The Road Ahead â 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 âŹïž