Goals, drama, and draws light up a thrilling weekend of Cork club football
Championship football delivered in style on Super Saturday, with spectacular scorelines and gripping contests right across the county.
In the Senior Football Championship, Castlehaven underlined their title credentials with a dominant 2-22 to 1-12 win over Valley Rovers, their forwards in flying form from start to finish.
The Senior ‘A’ Championship produced nail-biting drama as Newmarket edged Éire Óg 1-18 to 0-19 in a tight, high-scoring clash. Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh’s clinical goal scoring proved decisive as they beat Dohenys 2-14 to 1-14.
There was no shortage of fireworks in the Premier Intermediate Championship. Aghada stunned Bantry Blues with six goals in a remarkable 6-8 to 1-17 victory, while Aghabullogue’s two-goal burst saw them past Nemo Rangers 2-9 to 0-12. Elsewhere, Rockchapel and Bandon shared the spoils (1-12 a piece), and Macroom and Kiskeam could not be separated either (0-15 each).
In the Intermediate ‘A’ Championship, Adrigole proved too strong for St Finbarr’s 2-13 to 1-8, while Kildorrery vs Gabriel Rangers (1-15 each) and Ilen Rovers vs Kilmurry (1-14 apiece) ended all square after thrilling finishes.
The Premier Junior Championship provided more headlines. Urhan held off Ballydesmond 1-18 to 2-12, while Inniscarra ran riot in a 4-18 to 0-8 rout of Glenville. Kinsale’s accurate shooting saw them past Cullen 0-19 to 1-12, and Buttevant posted a jaw-dropping 4-27 to 2-5 win over Millstreet, the biggest scoreline of the day.
With goals flying in across every grade, Super Saturday more than lived up to its name – and the stage is set for an even more exciting championship run-in.
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior FC
Valley Rovers 1-12 – Castlehaven 2-22
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ FC
Newmarket 1-18 – Éire Óg 0-19
Dohenys 1-14 – Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh 2-14
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier IFC
Bantry Blues 1-17 – Aghada 6-8
Nemo Rangers 0-12 – Aghabullogue 2-9
Rockchapel 1-12 – Bandon 1-12
Macroom 0-15 – Kiskeam 0-15
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ FC
St Finbarr’s 1-8 – Adrigole 2-13
Kildorrery 1-15 – Gabriel Rangers 1-15
Ilen Rovers 1-14 – Kilmurry 1-14
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier JFC
Urhan 1-18 – Ballydesmond 2-12
Glenville 0-8 – Inniscarra 4-18
Cullen 1-12 – Kinsale 0-19
Millstreet 2-5 – Buttevant 4-27
Rebels’ Bounty August Draw – Live at 6:30 PM
Rebels’ Bounty August Draw – Live at 6:30 PM
Join us this evening for the Rebels’ Bounty Draw, hosted by Cian O’Brien, with over €30,000 in cash prizes including the €20,000 top prize.
Weekend Results Round-Up – McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championship, Round 2
Weekend Results Round-Up – McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championship, Round 2
It was a thrilling weekend of football across Cork with plenty of drama, goals and standout performances in Round 2 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Championships.
In the Senior Championship, Castlehaven laid down a serious marker with a big win over Valley Rovers, while Newcestown edged past Mallow. Nemo Rangers got the better of Douglas, and Carrigaline hit three goals to overcome Clonakilty. St Finbarr’s and St Michaels also picked up hard-fought victories.
The Senior ‘A’ Championship served up plenty of excitement as Cill na Martra powered past Fermoy, while Newmarket, Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh and Bishopstown all came out on top. Kanturk and Knocknagree impressed with goal-heavy wins over Kilshannig and Clyda Rovers.
In the Premier Intermediate Championship, Aghada’s six-goal haul helped them past Bantry Blues, while Aghabullogue saw off Nemo Rangers. Rockchapel vs Bandon and Macroom vs Kiskeam both ended level, Glanmire fell to Naomh Abán, and Uibh Laoire had a massive 5-11 to 0-5 victory over Castletownbere.
The Intermediate ‘A’ Championship featured tight battles all around, with Adrigole, Mitchelstown and Boherbue earning wins. Kildorrery vs Gabriel Rangers, Ilen Rovers vs Kilmurry, and Glanworth vs Ballinora all finished in stalemates.
In the Premier Junior Championship, there were some big scores on the board – Inniscarra racked up four goals against Glenville, while Buttevant hit an incredible 4-27 against Millstreet. Kinsale, Urhan, Cobh and St Nicks also recorded important wins.
Round 2 is complete, and the race for knockout places is well and truly heating up.
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship (Senior PFC)
Mallow 1-13 – 0-19 Newcestown
Nemo Rangers 1-15 – 1-7 Douglas
Valley Rovers 1-12 – 2-22 Castlehaven
Carrigaline 3-13 – 1-13 Clonakilty
St Finbarrs 1-10 – 0-11 Carbery Rangers
St Michaels 0-14 – 1-11 Ballincollig
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ Football Championship (Senior ‘A’ FC)
Fermoy 1-10 – 1-20 Cill na Martra
Newmarket 1-18 – 0-19 Éire Óg
Dohenys 1-14 – 2-14 Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh
Kanturk 3-13 – 2-8 Kilshannig
Knocknagree 3-17 – 2-14 Clyda Rovers
O’Donovan Rossa 1-13 – 2-13 Bishopstown
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship (Premier IFC)
Bantry Blues 1-17 – 6-8 Aghada
Nemo Rangers 0-12 – 2-9 Aghabullogue
Rockchapel 1-12 – 1-12 Bandon
Macroom 0-15 – 0-15 Kiskeam
Glanmire 0-8 – 1-10 Naomh Abán
Uibh Laoire 5-11 – 0-5 Castletownbere
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship (Intermediate ‘A’ FC)
St Finbarrs 1-8 – 2-13 Adrigole
Kildorrery 1-15 – 1-15 Gabriel Rangers
Ilen Rovers 1-14 – 1-14 Kilmurry
Glanworth 1-13 – 1-13 Ballinora
Mitchelstown 2-16 – 0-17 Dromtarriffe
St Vincents 1-12 – 1-14 Boherbue
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship (Premier JFC)
Urhan 1-18 – 2-12 Ballydesmond
Glenville 0-8 – 4-18 Inniscarra
Cullen 1-12 – 0-19 Kinsale
Millstreet 2-5 – 4-27 Buttevant
Na Piarsaigh 1-9 – 0-17 Cobh
St Nicks 2-16 – 0-15 Canovee
Results Round-Up: Sunday, August 24th, 2025
It was another action-packed Sunday across the county with plenty of drama, goals, and standout performances in the McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championships.
In the Senior Football Championship, Carrigaline impressed with a 3-13 to 1-13 victory over Clonakilty, while St Finbarr’s edged past Carbery Rangers 1-10 to 0-11. St Michaels and Ballincollig couldn’t be separated by much either, with Michaels taking a 0-14 to 1-11 win.
The Senior ‘A’ Championship saw Kanturk run out 3-13 to 2-8 winners against Kilshannig. Knocknagree came out on top in a high-scoring clash with Clyda Rovers (3-17 to 2-14), while Bishopstown edged O’Donovan Rossa by a single point (2-13 to 1-13).
In the Premier Intermediate Championship, Naomh Aban overcame Glanmire 1-10 to 0-8, and Uibh Laoire put on a dominant display with a 5-11 to 0-5 win over Castletownbere.
The Intermediate ‘A’ Championship produced its share of excitement too. Glanworth and Ballinora finished level at 1-13 apiece, Mitchelstown defeated Dromtarriffe 2-16 to 0-17, and Boherbue narrowly edged St Vincents 1-14 to 1-12.
Finally, in the Premier Junior Championship, Cobh recorded a strong 0-17 to 1-9 win over Na Piarsaigh, while St Nicks hit 2-16 to get past Canovee (0-15).
Super Sunday in McCarthy Insurance Group Championship
Round 2 – McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championship ⚡
Round 2 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championship is here! Check out the fixtures below, see kick-off times, and secure your tickets online.
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Results are in from Super Saturday in McCarthy Insurance Group Football Championships
Goals, drama, and draws light up a thrilling weekend of Cork club football
Championship football delivered in style on Super Saturday, with spectacular scorelines and gripping contests right across the county.
In the Senior Football Championship, Castlehaven underlined their title credentials with a dominant 2-22 to 1-12 win over Valley Rovers, their forwards in flying form from start to finish.
The Senior ‘A’ Championship produced nail-biting drama as Newmarket edged Éire Óg 1-18 to 0-19 in a tight, high-scoring clash. Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh’s clinical goal scoring proved decisive as they beat Dohenys 2-14 to 1-14.
There was no shortage of fireworks in the Premier Intermediate Championship. Aghada stunned Bantry Blues with six goals in a remarkable 6-8 to 1-17 victory, while Aghabullogue’s two-goal burst saw them past Nemo Rangers 2-9 to 0-12. Elsewhere, Rockchapel and Bandon shared the spoils (1-12 a piece), and Macroom and Kiskeam could not be separated either (0-15 each).
In the Intermediate ‘A’ Championship, Adrigole proved too strong for St Finbarr’s 2-13 to 1-8, while Kildorrery vs Gabriel Rangers (1-15 each) and Ilen Rovers vs Kilmurry (1-14 apiece) ended all square after thrilling finishes.
The Premier Junior Championship provided more headlines. Urhan held off Ballydesmond 1-18 to 2-12, while Inniscarra ran riot in a 4-18 to 0-8 rout of Glenville. Kinsale’s accurate shooting saw them past Cullen 0-19 to 1-12, and Buttevant posted a jaw-dropping 4-27 to 2-5 win over Millstreet, the biggest scoreline of the day.
With goals flying in across every grade, Super Saturday more than lived up to its name – and the stage is set for an even more exciting championship run-in.
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior FC
Valley Rovers 1-12 – Castlehaven 2-22
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ FC
Newmarket 1-18 – Éire Óg 0-19
Dohenys 1-14 – Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh 2-14
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier IFC
Bantry Blues 1-17 – Aghada 6-8
Nemo Rangers 0-12 – Aghabullogue 2-9
Rockchapel 1-12 – Bandon 1-12
Macroom 0-15 – Kiskeam 0-15
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ FC
St Finbarr’s 1-8 – Adrigole 2-13
Kildorrery 1-15 – Gabriel Rangers 1-15
Ilen Rovers 1-14 – Kilmurry 1-14
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier JFC
Urhan 1-18 – Ballydesmond 2-12
Glenville 0-8 – Inniscarra 4-18
Cullen 1-12 – Kinsale 0-19
Millstreet 2-5 – Buttevant 4-27