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)
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Mallow 1-13 – 0-19 Newcestown
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Nemo Rangers 1-15 – 1-7 Douglas
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Valley Rovers 1-12 – 2-22 Castlehaven
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Carrigaline 3-13 – 1-13 Clonakilty
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St Finbarrs 1-10 – 0-11 Carbery Rangers
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St Michaels 0-14 – 1-11 Ballincollig
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior ‘A’ Football Championship (Senior ‘A’ FC)
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Fermoy 1-10 – 1-20 Cill na Martra
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Newmarket 1-18 – 0-19 Éire Óg
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Dohenys 1-14 – 2-14 Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh
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Kanturk 3-13 – 2-8 Kilshannig
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Knocknagree 3-17 – 2-14 Clyda Rovers
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O’Donovan Rossa 1-13 – 2-13 Bishopstown
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship (Premier IFC)
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Bantry Blues 1-17 – 6-8 Aghada
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Nemo Rangers 0-12 – 2-9 Aghabullogue
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Rockchapel 1-12 – 1-12 Bandon
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Macroom 0-15 – 0-15 Kiskeam
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Glanmire 0-8 – 1-10 Naomh Abán
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Uibh Laoire 5-11 – 0-5 Castletownbere
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate ‘A’ Football Championship (Intermediate ‘A’ FC)
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St Finbarrs 1-8 – 2-13 Adrigole
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Kildorrery 1-15 – 1-15 Gabriel Rangers
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Ilen Rovers 1-14 – 1-14 Kilmurry
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Glanworth 1-13 – 1-13 Ballinora
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Mitchelstown 2-16 – 0-17 Dromtarriffe
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St Vincents 1-12 – 1-14 Boherbue
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship (Premier JFC)
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Urhan 1-18 – 2-12 Ballydesmond
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Glenville 0-8 – 4-18 Inniscarra
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Cullen 1-12 – 0-19 Kinsale
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Millstreet 2-5 – 4-27 Buttevant
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Na Piarsaigh 1-9 – 0-17 Cobh
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St Nicks 2-16 – 0-15 Canovee
Cork GAA Statement | Cork Senior Hurling Manager
Cork GAA Statement 28 August 2025
Re: Post of Manager of Cork Senior Hurling Team
Cork GAA is pleased to confirm that Ben O’Connor of Newtownshandrum will be recommended as manager of the Cork senior hurling team on a three-year term for approval at the next Cork County Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 2nd.
His selection team will also be confirmed at this meeting.
Cork GAA chairperson Pat Horgan said: ‘We are delighted that someone of Ben O’Connor’s calibre is available to take up this hugely important position. We believe that Ben has all the credentials to build on the wonderful work done by the previous management team, and to lead this talented group of players forward. I wish him every success and I am sure our supporters will get fully behind Ben and his team.’
Cork GAA Secretary / CEO Kevin O’Donovan said: ‘Ben O’Connor’s achievements as a player and as a manager / coach, at both club and county level, set him apart as the outstanding candidate for the post of Cork senior hurling manager. Ben was one of the most talented players of his generation, and is a born winner. The same high standards he set on the field have also been evident in the success he has achieved as an All-Ireland winning manager with our Under 20s. We look forward to supporting Ben and his management team in 2026 and beyond.’
🎉 Rebels’ Bounty Draw Winners – August
🎉 Rebels’ Bounty Draw Winners – August
The August Rebels’ Bounty Draw has concluded, and we are thrilled to congratulate all our winners! A huge thank you to everyone who supports their local GAA clubs through this exciting draw, helping clubs across Cork continue to thrive.
🏆 Top Winners
1st Prize (€20,000): Fachtna Daly, Clann Na nGael
2nd Prize (€3,000): Paul Cashman, Carrigtwohill
3rd Prize (€2,000): Eoin Kelly, Bandon
4th Prize (€1,000): Vincent Hickey, Kilbrittain
5th Prize (€1,000): Donal Healy, Kilshannig
6th Prize (€1,000): Margaret Galvin, Kilmurry
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).