Fintan O’Toole (The42.ie)
Cork 0-16
Down 1-8
Pictures Courtesy of George Hatchell
A FREEZING FEBRUARY afternoon in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh culminated with Cork coping with the obstacle of having to play the closing stages with 13 men and collecting the brace of valuable league points on offer at the expense of Down.
Sean White’s 55th minute dismissal for a second yellow card removed a key player from the Cork side and then with their full set of subs employed, Kevin Crowley had to withdraw through injury in the 70th minute.
At that juncture Cork were in front by five points and they protected that position to maintain their promotion charge, aided by Down’s wayward shooting late on as they chalked up five injury-time wides.
Cork were good value for their latest success, 11 different players chipping in on the scoresheet and captain Ian Maguire particularly influential as the second half wore on. It was 0-8 to 0-2 in their favour at the interval and while Down began brightly after the second half, Cork got their running game going to reel off a succession of points that pushed them clear.
Cory Quinn got in to boot home a 66th goal that raised Down’s hopes as they cut the gap to four yet they failed to add to their scoring tally after that to come close to staging an striking revival. Luke Connolly swung over an exquisite point from a 68th minute free on the right wing for Cork and that transpired to be the last score of the game.
The opening period followed a set pattern of play, largely unfolding in the Down half of the field as Cork harnessed the elements to control possession. Cork got plenty of joy on Down’s kickout and when the Mourne men did manage to raid forward, Cork’s defence tackled smartly with Kevin Crowley putting in a couple of key turnovers. Down were restricted to just two scores, Donal O’Hare and Owen McCabe at either end of the first half.
Paddy Tally’s side were highly organised and energetic in closing down the space available to the Cork forward line. Six different players contributed to Cork’s tally, half of which came from frees that they managed to draw from hard runs. Thomas Clancy and Brian Hartnett popped up with impressive scores from distance. They created one clear goal chance after a surging break from Sean Powter carved open the Down rearguard in the 14th minute but Ciaran Sheehan fired in an effort from a tight angle that flew across goal past the post.
Down got scoring joy early in the second half through Darren O’Hagan and Paul Devlin to give them some impetus as they cut the deficit they faced, 0-9 to 0-4. But Cork strung together some of their best passages of play then with Liam O’Donovan, Damien Gore, Cathal O’Mahony, Tadhg Corkery and Maguire all contributing impressive points. They came close to hitting the net in the 51st minute with a sweeping team move but Colm O’Callaghan’s blasted effort was smothered by goalkeeper Rory Burns.
0-14 to 0-5 clear entering the final quarter essentially settled the issue but they needed to stay focused after the sending-off of White and the concession of that Quinn goal. Down came pouring forward in those closing moments yet their shots were rushed and sailed wide of Micheál Martin’s goal. Cork’s unbeaten run continues, next up for them is a trip to Thurles on 22 February while Down host Longford on the same night
Scorers for Cork: Damien Gore, Cathail O’Mahony 0-3 (0-2f) each, Ian Maguire 0-2, Thomas Clancy, Tadhg Corkery, Liam O’Donovan, Brian Hartnett, John O’Rourke, Ruairí Deane, Ciaran Sheehan (0-1f), Luke Connolly (0-1f) 0-1 each.
Scorers for Down: Cory Quinn 1-1, Donal O’Hare (0-1f), Owen McCabe, Darren O’Hagan 0-2 each, Paul Devlin 0-1.
Cork
1. Micheál Martin (Nemo Rangers)
6. Liam O’Donovan (Clonakilty)
3. Thomas Clancy (Clonakilty)
4. Kevin Crowley (Millstreet)
5. Tadhg Corkery (Cill na Martra)
2. Seán Powter (Douglas)
7. Mattie Taylor (Mallow)
8. Ian Maguire (St Finbarr’s – captain)
9. Brian Hartnett (Douglas)
12. Ruairí Deane (Bantry Blues)
11. Seán White (Clonakilty)
10. John O’Rourke (Carbery Rangers)
13. Damien Gore (Kilmacabea)
14. Ciarán Sheehan (Éire Óg)
15. Cathail O’Mahony (Mitchelstown)
Subs
23. Colm O’Callaghan (Éire Óg) for Sheehan (50)
26. Luke Connolly (Nemo Rangers) for Deane (52)
25. Paul Kerrigan (Nemo Rangers) for Gore (54)
22. Killian O’Hanlon (Kilshannig) for O’Rourke (58)
20. Cian Kiely (Ballincollig) for Powter (62)
Down
1. Rory Burns (Castlewellan)
2. Darren O’Hagan (Clonduff)
18. Patrick Murdock (St Peter’s Warrenpoint)
4. Ryan McAleenan (St Peter’s Warrenpoint)
5. Gerard Collins (Downpatrick)
6. Kevin McKernan (Burren)
7. Shane Annett (Mayobridge)
8. Johnny Flynn (Loughinisland)
9. Conor Poland (Longstone)
10. Barry O’Hagan (Clonduff)
11. Paul Devlin (Kilcoo)
12. Daniel Guinness (Carryduff)
13. Owen McCabe (Carryduff)
14. Donal O’Hare (Burren)
26. Jerome Johnston (Kilcoo)
Subs
23. Liam Kerr (Burren) for Annett (half-time)
15. Cory Quinn (Mayobridge) for McKernan (half-time)
21. Sean Dornan (Castlewellan) for Devlin (48)
17. James Guinness (Carryduff) for Collins (50)
22. Liam Middleton (Liatroim) for Poland (66)
Referee: Barry Tiernan (Dublin)
Cork stay top of Division 3 with win over Down
Fintan O’Toole (The42.ie)
Cork 0-16
Down 1-8
Pictures Courtesy of George Hatchell
A FREEZING FEBRUARY afternoon in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh culminated with Cork coping with the obstacle of having to play the closing stages with 13 men and collecting the brace of valuable league points on offer at the expense of Down.
Sean White’s 55th minute dismissal for a second yellow card removed a key player from the Cork side and then with their full set of subs employed, Kevin Crowley had to withdraw through injury in the 70th minute.
At that juncture Cork were in front by five points and they protected that position to maintain their promotion charge, aided by Down’s wayward shooting late on as they chalked up five injury-time wides.
Cork were good value for their latest success, 11 different players chipping in on the scoresheet and captain Ian Maguire particularly influential as the second half wore on. It was 0-8 to 0-2 in their favour at the interval and while Down began brightly after the second half, Cork got their running game going to reel off a succession of points that pushed them clear.
Cory Quinn got in to boot home a 66th goal that raised Down’s hopes as they cut the gap to four yet they failed to add to their scoring tally after that to come close to staging an striking revival. Luke Connolly swung over an exquisite point from a 68th minute free on the right wing for Cork and that transpired to be the last score of the game.
The opening period followed a set pattern of play, largely unfolding in the Down half of the field as Cork harnessed the elements to control possession. Cork got plenty of joy on Down’s kickout and when the Mourne men did manage to raid forward, Cork’s defence tackled smartly with Kevin Crowley putting in a couple of key turnovers. Down were restricted to just two scores, Donal O’Hare and Owen McCabe at either end of the first half.
Paddy Tally’s side were highly organised and energetic in closing down the space available to the Cork forward line. Six different players contributed to Cork’s tally, half of which came from frees that they managed to draw from hard runs. Thomas Clancy and Brian Hartnett popped up with impressive scores from distance. They created one clear goal chance after a surging break from Sean Powter carved open the Down rearguard in the 14th minute but Ciaran Sheehan fired in an effort from a tight angle that flew across goal past the post.
Down got scoring joy early in the second half through Darren O’Hagan and Paul Devlin to give them some impetus as they cut the deficit they faced, 0-9 to 0-4. But Cork strung together some of their best passages of play then with Liam O’Donovan, Damien Gore, Cathal O’Mahony, Tadhg Corkery and Maguire all contributing impressive points. They came close to hitting the net in the 51st minute with a sweeping team move but Colm O’Callaghan’s blasted effort was smothered by goalkeeper Rory Burns.
0-14 to 0-5 clear entering the final quarter essentially settled the issue but they needed to stay focused after the sending-off of White and the concession of that Quinn goal. Down came pouring forward in those closing moments yet their shots were rushed and sailed wide of Micheál Martin’s goal. Cork’s unbeaten run continues, next up for them is a trip to Thurles on 22 February while Down host Longford on the same night
Scorers for Cork: Damien Gore, Cathail O’Mahony 0-3 (0-2f) each, Ian Maguire 0-2, Thomas Clancy, Tadhg Corkery, Liam O’Donovan, Brian Hartnett, John O’Rourke, Ruairí Deane, Ciaran Sheehan (0-1f), Luke Connolly (0-1f) 0-1 each.
Scorers for Down: Cory Quinn 1-1, Donal O’Hare (0-1f), Owen McCabe, Darren O’Hagan 0-2 each, Paul Devlin 0-1.
Cork
1. Micheál Martin (Nemo Rangers)
6. Liam O’Donovan (Clonakilty)
3. Thomas Clancy (Clonakilty)
4. Kevin Crowley (Millstreet)
5. Tadhg Corkery (Cill na Martra)
2. Seán Powter (Douglas)
7. Mattie Taylor (Mallow)
8. Ian Maguire (St Finbarr’s – captain)
9. Brian Hartnett (Douglas)
12. Ruairí Deane (Bantry Blues)
11. Seán White (Clonakilty)
10. John O’Rourke (Carbery Rangers)
13. Damien Gore (Kilmacabea)
14. Ciarán Sheehan (Éire Óg)
15. Cathail O’Mahony (Mitchelstown)
Subs
23. Colm O’Callaghan (Éire Óg) for Sheehan (50)
26. Luke Connolly (Nemo Rangers) for Deane (52)
25. Paul Kerrigan (Nemo Rangers) for Gore (54)
22. Killian O’Hanlon (Kilshannig) for O’Rourke (58)
20. Cian Kiely (Ballincollig) for Powter (62)
Down
1. Rory Burns (Castlewellan)
2. Darren O’Hagan (Clonduff)
18. Patrick Murdock (St Peter’s Warrenpoint)
4. Ryan McAleenan (St Peter’s Warrenpoint)
5. Gerard Collins (Downpatrick)
6. Kevin McKernan (Burren)
7. Shane Annett (Mayobridge)
8. Johnny Flynn (Loughinisland)
9. Conor Poland (Longstone)
10. Barry O’Hagan (Clonduff)
11. Paul Devlin (Kilcoo)
12. Daniel Guinness (Carryduff)
13. Owen McCabe (Carryduff)
14. Donal O’Hare (Burren)
26. Jerome Johnston (Kilcoo)
Subs
23. Liam Kerr (Burren) for Annett (half-time)
15. Cory Quinn (Mayobridge) for McKernan (half-time)
21. Sean Dornan (Castlewellan) for Devlin (48)
17. James Guinness (Carryduff) for Collins (50)
22. Liam Middleton (Liatroim) for Poland (66)
Referee: Barry Tiernan (Dublin)
Rochestown Park Hotel County Football Leagues continue this weekend
Weekend number 2 of club football programme.
Games will take across Divisions 1 to 5.
The 2020 football leagues are sponsored by Rochestown Park Hotel.
Below are the full fixture list for this weekend.
Check out who your club are playing.
Cork Team to play Down has been announced
The Cork Football Team to Play Down in Round 3 of the National Football League has been announced.
1. Micheál Martin (Nemo Rangers)
2. Sean Powter (Douglas)
3. Thomas Clancy (Clonakilty)
4. Kevin Crowley (Millstreet)
5. Tadhg Corkery (Cill na Martra)
6. Liam O’ Donovan (Clonakilty)
7. Mattie Taylor (Mallow)
8. Ian Maguire (St Finbarrs) – Captain
9. Brian Hartnett (Douglas)
10. John O’ Rourke (Carbery Rangers)
11. Sean White (Clonakilty)
12. Ruairí Deane (Bantry)
13. Damien Gore (Kilmacabea)
14. Ciaran Sheehan (Eire Og)
15. Cathail O’ Mahony (Mitchelstown)
16. Anthony Casey (Kiskeam)
17. Paul Ring (Aghabullogue)
18. Peter Murphy (Bandon)
19. Paul Walsh (Kanturk)
20. Cian Kiely (Ballincollig)
21. Kevin O’ Driscoll (Tadhg MacCarthaigh)
22. Killian O’Hanlon (Kilshannig)
23. Colm O’Callaghan(Eire Og)
24. Michael Hurley (Castlehaven)
25. Paul Kerrigan (Nemo Rangers)
26. Luke Connolly (Nemo Rangers)
Cork GAA County Committee Report 04/02/2020
The County Committee met on Tuesday February 4/2/2020 .The minutes of the previous meeting 14/1/2020 were taken as read adopted. The Runaí complimented the Hearings Committee and Bryan O’ Loughlin for all their work over the last 12 months. A Central Council report was read out by Bob Ryan.
The Runaí noted the excellent quality of the new pitch for recent matches, and all involved were complimented, particularly John Murphy of Goldcrop who continues to oversee the care of the pitch. The Runaí also noted some recent match-day issues including scoreboards, and said these were being looked at by the stadium staff. In relation to a crowd issue, the Runaí said this was down to people arriving late.
Regarding finances, the Runaí outlined how a three-point plan was needed to tackle this area. The first point was the restructure of finance and fundraising, which was currently underway. The second point was a combined business plan to cover all aspects of Cork GAA, including the stadium, and this too had been initiated. The third point was repaying €1.2m owed to Central Council. This amount was due to be paid to Central Council in 2017 but was redirected to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh when a cash flow issue arose with the stadium, with the agreement of Croke Park, and would eventually be paid back to the County Board by the stadium. The Runaí said that the Executive had agreed and commenced a repayment process with Central Council.
It was announced a Cork GAA season ticket costing €150 would be launched shortly. This would be for County Championship games only, including County Finals, and would not cover Divisional and Rebel Óg games. There will be a limit of 1000 tickets and anyone who buys one will be entitled to buy an All – Ireland Final ticket if Cork are in the Senior Final. Further details will issue shortly.
Following on from the last meeting, the Cathaoirleach said there was an estimated 900 free County Board passes issued. She said that the Executive wished to lead from the front and hoped that delegates would approve a charge of €50 for such passes, with everyone normally eligible for a pass to have the opportunity to purchase one in this manner. This was approved unanimously.
She also reported that she and the Runaí had met the Cork GAA Clubs’ Draw sub-committee and that plans were in progress for some changes to the Draw which would be announced when finalised, and she thanked those involved in that committee for their hard work in maintaining the Draw through some difficult years.
In relation to inter-country teams, Peader Healy (Naomh Abán) was approved as a Cork minor football selector in place of James Masters, who had had to step back for family reasons.
The Runaí read out a number of inter-county match reports. The Chairperson congratulated the Cork Under 20 Footballers on winning the John Kerins Cup.
The Progress report was proposed and seconded.
Rebel Og Chairperson, Michael O’Mahony, read out the list of the Coiste na nÓg and regional officers for the year ahead, and these have been sent to clubs.
The meeting discussed the Congress motions, with decisions being taken on most, though some were left to the Congress delegation to decide on the day. Most notably, delegates supported the introduction of the black card in hurling, and opposed the proposed change to the role of Development Officer.
Championship fixtures were discussed and observations on transfers were to be in by Friday.
A report from the recent Munster Convention was given by Munster Council delegate Ger Lane.
A number of club loan applications and developments were approved.
Votes of sympathy were passed, including tributes to Beara GAA and Urhan GAA President Riobard O’Dwyer, who had passed away recently.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday March 3rd.
Cork footballers host Down in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Gates open at 1pm and tickets for the game can be purchased in selected SuperValu and Centra stores.
Both teams are targeting promotion this season, it promises to be an exciting contest. They last met in the Allianz Football League two years ago when Cork won a Division 2 tie by six points.
Cork have registered two wins so far this season, with wins over Offaly at home and Leitrim away.
Cork side for the game will be announced later in the week.
Players that have played in our opening games
Allianz Football League Round 1 Cork vs Offaly
Cork Team
1.Micheál Martin (Nemo Rangers), 2. Sean Powter (Douglas), 3. Sam Ryan (St Finbarrs), 4. Paul Ring (Aghabullogue), 5. Kevin Crowley (Millstreet), 6. Liam O’Donovan (Clonakilty), 7. Mattie Taylor (Mallow), 8. Ian Maguire (St Finbarrs), 21. Thomas Clancy (Clonakilty), 12. Ruairí Deane (Bantry), 11. Sean White (Clonakilty), 10. Brian Hartnett (Douglas), 13. Damien Gore (Kilmacabea), 14. Ciaran Sheehan (Eire Óg), 15. Cathail O’Mahony (Mitchelstown),
Subs
25.Michael Hurley (Castlehaven) for Gore (half-time), 24. John O’Rourke (Carbery Rangers) for Clancy (49), 22. Colm O’Callaghan (Éire Óg) for O’Mahony (55), 18. Tadhg Corkery (Cill Na Martra) for O’Donovan (58), 17. Peter Murphy (Bandon) for Sheehan (67),
Allianz Football League Round 2 Cork vs Leitrim
Cork Team
1. Micheál Martin (Nemo Rangers), 6. Kevin Crowley (Millstreet), 3. Thomas Clancy (Clonakilty), 19. Liam O’Donovan (Clonakilty), 5. Tadhg Corkery (Cill na Martra), 2. Seán Powter (Douglas), 7. Mattie Taylor (Mallow), 8. Ian Maguire (St Finbarr’s), 9. Brian Hartnett (Douglas), 12. Ruairí Deane (Bantry Blues), 11. Seán White (Clonakilty), 10. John O’Rourke (Carbery Rangers),13. Michael Hurley (Castlehaven), 14. Ciarán Sheehan (Éire Óg), 15. Cathail O’Mahony (Mitchelstown)
Cork Subs
24. Luke Connolly (Nemo Rangers) for Hurley (30), 22. Kevin O’Driscoll (Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh) for O’Rourke (55), 18. Paul Kerrigan (Nemo Rangers) for O’Mahony (55), 20. Cian Kiely (Ballincollig) for Powter (58), 23. Ryan Harkin (Mallow) for Sheehan (67)
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