Friday Night Championship Round-Up

`Friday Night Championship Round-Up

Friday night’s Co-Op SuperStores championship action produced drama across both the Premier SHC and Intermediate A Hurling Championship.

Newtownshandrum came from seven points down to earn a deserved 2-16 to 0-22 draw with Douglas in Ballyhooly, with Jamie Coughlan hitting 1-12, including a late equalising free, while Shane Kingston scored 0-11 for Douglas.

At Páirc Uí Rinn, Midleton opened their Premier SHC campaign in impressive fashion, defeating St Finbarr’s 0-25 to 0-17. Conor Lehane led the scoring with 0-9 and Killian McDermott added 0-6 as Midleton stayed in control throughout.

In the Co-Op Superstores Intermediate A Hurling Championship, Bandon beat Aghada 2 -24 to 1-21 at Church Road. Bandon two goals were scored by Jack Cullinane and Denis O’Mahony while Jamie O’Hanlon scored Aghada’s goal.


Friday Night Results

Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior Hurling Championship

  • Newtownshandrum 2-16 Douglas 0-22
  • Midleton 0-25 St Finbarr’s 0-17

Co-Op Superstores Intermediate A Hurling Championship

  • Bandon 2-24 Aghada 1-21.

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Friday Night Hurling – Co-Op Superstores Premier Senior & Intermediate ‘A’ Hurling Championships

Friday Matchday! – July 31

The Co-Op SuperStores Cork Hurling Championships kick off tonight with 3 Round 1 matches across the county!

Matchday Tickets: Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Under 16s are free and do not require a ticket.

Co-Op SuperStores Premier Senior Hurling Championship – Round 1

Time Fixture Venue Tickets
7:15pm Douglas v Newtownshandrum Ballyhooly GAA Buy Match Tickets
7:15pm Midleton v St. Finbarr’s Páirc Uí Rinn Buy Match Tickets

Co-Op SuperStores Intermediate A Hurling Championship – Round 1

Time Fixture Venue Tickets
7:15pm Aghada v Bandon Blackrock GAA Pitch Buy Match Tickets

Co-Op SuperStores Cork Hurling Championships Round 1 – Full Weekend Schedule

Co-Op SuperStores Cork Hurling Championships Round 1 – Full Weekend Schedule

The opening weekend of the Co-Op SuperStores Cork Hurling Championship is here! Check out the complete fixture list below for all Premier Senior, Senior A, Premier Intermediate, Intermediate A, and Premier Junior matches taking place from July 31 to August 2.

Matchday Tickets: All tickets must be purchased online in advance. Under 16s are free and do not require a ticket.

Friday, July 31

Time Fixture & Grade Venue Tickets
7:15pm Aghada v Bandon (IAHC) Blackrock GAA Pitch Buy Match Tickets
7:15pm Douglas v Newtownshandrum (PSHC) Ballyhooly GAA Buy Match Tickets
7:15pm Midleton v St. Finbarr’s (PSHC) Páirc Uí Rinn Buy Match Tickets

Saturday, August 1

Time Fixture & Grade Venue Tickets
2:00pm Blarney v Castlelyons (SAHC) Sarsfields GAA Buy Match Tickets
4:30pm Kilshannig v Nemo Rangers (PJHC) Glanworth/Harbour Rovers GAA Buy Match Tickets
4:30pm Milford v Tracton (PJHC) Grenagh GAA Buy Match Tickets
4:30pm Cloughduv v St. Catherine’s (PJHC) Shanbally GAA Buy Match Tickets
4:30pm Barryroe v St. Finbarr’s (PJHC) Belgooly GAA Buy Match Tickets
4:30pm Carrigaline v Valley Rovers (PIHC) Ballymartle GAA Buy Match Tickets
5:45pm Na Piarsaigh v Erin’s Own & Blackrock v Glen Rovers (Double Header – SAHC/PSHC) Páirc Uí Rinn Buy Match Tickets
6:30pm Midleton v Mallow (IAHC) Castlelyons GAA Buy Match Tickets
7:00pm Watergrasshill v Ballyhea (SAHC) Kildorrery GAA Buy Match Tickets
7:00pm Killeagh v Fermoy (SAHC) Lisgoold GAA Buy Match Tickets
7:00pm Carrigtwohill v Inniscarra (SAHC) Blarney GAA Buy Match Tickets
7:00pm Ballinhassig v Courcey Rovers (SAHC) Kilbrittain GAA Buy Match Tickets
7:00pm Kanturk v Fr. O’Neill’s (PSHC) Kilworth GAA – Moore Park Buy Match Tickets
7:00pm Sarsfields v Charleville (PSHC) Castletownroche GAA Buy Match Tickets
7:00pm Bride Rovers v Newcestown (PSHC) Ballincollig GAA Buy Match Tickets

Sunday, August 2

Time Fixture & Grade Venue Tickets
1:30pm Ballygarvan v Glen Rovers (PJHC) Ballinora GAA – Waterfall Buy Match Tickets
1:30pm Mayfield v Argideen Rangers (PJHC) Newcestown GAA Buy Match Tickets
2:00pm Kildorrery v Blackrock (IAHC) Glenville GAA Buy Match Tickets
2:00pm Youghal v Ballygiblin (IAHC) St Catherine’s GAA Buy Match Tickets
2:00pm Kilworth v Ballymartle (PIHC) Bride Rovers GAA – Rathcormac Buy Match Tickets
4:30pm Erin’s Own v Sarsfields (IAHC) Cobh GAA Buy Match Tickets
4:30pm Kilbrittain v Russell Rovers (IAHC) Ballinhassig GAA Buy Match Tickets
5:15pm Castlemartyr v Lisgoold & Dungourney v Cloyne (Double Header – PIHC) Midleton GAA Club Buy Match Tickets
5:15pm Bishopstown v Ballincollig (PIHC) Inniscarra GAA Buy Match Tickets
7:00pm Éire Óg v Aghabullogue (PIHC) Cloughduv GAA Buy Match Tickets

Bobby Power named on 2026 Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year

Congratulations to Bobby Power (Ballincollig) who has been named at corner-forward on the 2026 Electric Ireland Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year, following an outstanding championship campaign in the red jersey.

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Power is Cork’s sole representative on this year’s prestigious selection, earning national recognition for his consistently impressive performances throughout the championship. Cork enjoyed an excellent campaign, reaching the Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Semi-Final, while Bobby’s displays throughout the year saw him recognised among the country’s top young hurlers.

This year’s Team of the Year is dominated by All-Ireland champions Limerick, who have seven representatives, while runners-up Tipperary have five selections. Cork, Galway and Kilkenny each have one player recognised.

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2026 Electric Ireland Minor Star Hurling Team of the Year

  1. Sam Collins (Limerick and Crecora-Manister)
  2. Colm Ryan (Tipperary and Newport)
  3. Rowan Collins (Limerick and Adare)
  4. Conor Collins (Tipperary and Galtee Rovers-St. Pecaun’s)
  5. John O Riordan (Limerick and Bruff)
  6. James Finn (Tipperary and Golden-Kilfeacle)
  7. Eoin Hennessy (Limerick and Patrickswell)
  8. Shane Ryan (Tipperary and Borris-Ileigh)
  9. Xavier Neligan (Limerick and Kilmallock)
  10. Joe Dowling (Kilkenny and Dicksboro)
  11. Conall Morrisson (Tipperary and Moyle Rovers)
  12. Shane Waters (Limerick and Na Piarsaigh)
  13. Bobby Power (Cork and Ballincollig)
  14. Chris Dunne (Tipperary and Gortnahoe-Glengoole)
  15. Anthony Poniard (Galway and Athenry)

Cork GAA mark the launch of the 2026 Co-Op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships

Cork GAA recently marked the launch of the 2026 Co-Op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, as clubs across the county prepare for another exciting championship season.

Co-Op Superstores proud to continue support

Looking forward to the new season, Jerry Riordan, Retail Operations Manager at Co-Op Superstores, said:

“We are delighted to continue our support of the Cork hurling championships this year. Hurling is at the heart of communities across Cork, and the passion for the game remains as strong as ever. These championships provide a fantastic showcase for the talent, commitment and community spirit that exists within clubs throughout the county.

As a business rooted in these communities, Co-Op Superstores is proud to support the players, volunteers and supporters who make the championships such a highlight of the sporting calendar. We wish all teams the very best of luck for the season ahead.”

Cork GAA Chairperson Pat Horgan also welcomed the launch of the championships and highlighted the strength of the county’s competition structures.

“Our championship structure across six separate competitions ensures that each grade is really competitive, and that clubs have meaningful games in which to compete. I am sure this will be the case once again in 2026.

I wish to thank Co-Op Superstores for their generous sponsorship. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Clubber TV this season as they continue to broadcast many of our games.”

Kevin O’Donovan, CEO/Secretary of Cork GAA, reflected on the strong connection between Cork supporters and the game of hurling.

“The remarkable following associated with our county senior hurling team over the last number of years shows us, once again, how much love Cork people have for the game. We look forward to our clubs treating our supporters to a wonderful series of championship games again this year, supported by Co-Op Superstores.”

Cork GAA and Co-Op Superstores wish all teams the very best of luck in the 2026 championships and look forward to continuing their partnership in the year ahead.

Tickets now available

Fixtures, ticketing and Clubber TV streaming details are available online.