Co-op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship 2025 – Semi-Final Preview

Co-op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship 2025 – Semi-Final Preview


Pictured is Pat Horgan, Chairperson Cork Gaa with Alan Fenton, Castlelyons, Mark Coleman, Blarney, Conleith Ryan, Bride Rovers and Aaron Walsh Barry, Carrigtwohill, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Senior A Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

The stage is set for a Super Saturday double-header at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh as the Co-op Superstores Senior ‘A’ Hurling Championship semi-finals take centre stage on October 4th. First up, Carrigtwohill meet Bride Rovers at 5:45 PM, before Castlelyons face Blarney at 7:30 PM.

Each of the four clubs has battled their way through a fiercely competitive campaign to reach this point. Here’s a look back at their journey to the semi-finals:


Pictured are Aaron Walsh Barry, Carrigtwohill and Conleith Ryan, Bride Rovers, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Senior A Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 1: Carrigtwohill vs Bride Rovers

Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh | Time: Saturday, October 4th, 5:45 PM

Carrigtwohill’s Path

Carrigtwohill made a strong start to their campaign with a 4-14 (26) to 0-17 (17) win over Fermoy in Round 1. They backed it up with another big performance in Round 2, overcoming Na Piarsaigh 1-22 (25) to 2-14 (20). Their Round 3 clash with Killeagh ended in defeat, 4-20 (32) to 1-14 (17), but two wins were enough to secure a direct semi-final place.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Carrigtwohill 4-14 – 0-17 Fermoy ✅

  • Round 2: Carrigtwohill 1-22 – 2-14 Na Piarsaigh ✅

  • Round 3: Carrigtwohill 1-14 – 4-20 Killeagh ❌

Bride Rovers’ Path

Bride Rovers impressed throughout the group stage, opening with a 1-22 (25) to 1-15 (18) victory over Blarney. They followed up with a high-scoring win against Courcey Rovers, 4-22 (34) to 2-18 (24). Their only slip came in Round 3 against Watergrasshill, where they were beaten 1-22 (25) to 1-13 (16). In the quarter-finals, Bride Rovers rediscovered their form with a strong 2-23 (29) to 1-18 (21) victory over Inniscarra, booking their place in the last four.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Bride Rovers 1-22 – 1-15 Blarney ✅

  • Round 2: Bride Rovers 4-22 – 2-18 Courcey Rovers ✅

  • Round 3: Bride Rovers 1-13 – 1-22 Watergrasshill ❌

Quarter-Final: Bride Rovers 2-23 – 1-18 Inniscarra ✅

Pictured are Alan Fenton, Castlelyons and Mark Coleman, Blarney, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Senior A Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 2: Castlelyons vs Blarney

Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh | Time: Saturday, October 4th, 7:30 PM

Castlelyons’ Path

Castlelyons have been one of the most consistent sides in the championship. They opened with a comprehensive win over Bishopstown, 0-24 (24) to 0-17 (17), and followed up with another big performance against Ballyhea, winning 4-16 (28) to 1-16 (19). In Round 3, they proved their quality again with a 2-18 (24) to 1-18 (21) win over Inniscarra, topping their group with three wins from three to qualify directly for the semi-finals.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Castlelyons 0-24 – 0-17 Bishopstown ✅

  • Round 2: Castlelyons 4-16 – 1-16 Ballyhea ✅

  • Round 3: Castlelyons 2-18 – 1-18 Inniscarra ✅

Blarney’s Path

Blarney started with a tough loss to Bride Rovers in Round 1, 1-22 (25) to 1-15 (18). They bounced back strongly in Round 2 with a powerful display against Watergrasshill, winning 3-24 (33) to 0-12 (12). Their form continued in Round 3 with another dominant showing, beating Courcey Rovers 3-17 (26) to 0-7 (7). In the quarter-finals, Blarney overcame Na Piarsaigh 1-21 (24) to 0-19 (19), securing their spot in the Páirc semi-final showdown.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Blarney 1-15 – 1-22 Bride Rovers ❌

  • Round 2: Blarney 3-24 – 0-12 Watergrasshill ✅

  • Round 3: Blarney 3-17 – 0-7 Courcey Rovers ✅

Quarter-Final: Blarney 1-21 – 0-19 Na Piarsaigh ✅

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Co-op Superstores Premier IHC 2025 Semi-Final Preview

Co-op Superstores Premier IHC 2025 Semi-Final Preview

The Co-op Superstores Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship 2025 has reached the semi-final stage, with two massive clashes set for Saturday, October 4th. In the opening semi-final, Dungourney take on Ballincollig at 4:00 PM in Caherlag, before Ballinhassig meet Cloyne at 7:30 PM in Ovens. Each side has battled through tough group stages and knockout ties to earn their place in the last four. Here’s how they got here:


Pictured are Niall Motherway, Doungourney and Fenton Denny, Ballincollig, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 1: Dungourney vs Ballincollig

Venue: Caherlag | Time: Saturday, October 4th, 4:00 PM

Dungourney’s Path

Dungourney have been one of the standout sides of the championship. They opened with a 3-21 (30) to 1-19 (22) victory over Mallow in Round 1, before following up with another statement win in Round 2 against Valley Rovers, 3-14 (23) to 1-13 (16). In Round 3, they edged past Lisgoold in a thriller, 0-28 (28) to 1-21 (24), completing a perfect group stage with three wins from three. Their dominance earned them a direct semi-final spot without needing a quarter-final.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Dungourney 3-21 – 1-19 Mallow ✅

  • Round 2: Dungourney 3-14 – 1-13 Valley Rovers ✅

  • Round 3: Dungourney 0-28 – 1-21 Lisgoold ✅

Ballincollig’s Path

Ballincollig’s campaign started shakily with a Round 1 defeat to Ballinhassig, 4-13 (25) to 0-19 (19). They bounced back strongly in Round 2, defeating Kilworth 2-23 (29) to 1-14 (17), and sealed qualification in Round 3 with a big win over Castlemartyr, 3-22 (31) to 0-18 (18). In the quarter-finals, they produced another strong performance to beat Carrigaline 1-21 (24) to 1-9 (12), securing their semi-final place against Dungourney.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Ballincollig 0-19 – 4-13 Ballinhassig ❌

  • Round 2: Ballincollig 2-23 – 1-14 Kilworth ✅

  • Round 3: Ballincollig 3-22 – 0-18 Castlemartyr ✅

Quarter-Final: Ballincollig 1-21 – 1-9 Carrigaline ✅

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Semi-Final 2: Ballinhassig vs Cloyne

Pictured are Brian O’Shea, Cloyne and Darragh O’Sullivan, Ballinhassig, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Venue: Ovens | Time: Saturday, October 4th, 7:30 PM

Ballinhassig’s Path

Ballinhassig were impressive from the outset, opening with a strong win over Ballincollig, 4-13 (25) to 0-19 (19). They kept the momentum in Round 2 with another victory, edging Castlemartyr 2-19 (25) to 2-15 (21). Their final group game against Kilworth was a close one, but Ballinhassig held firm to win 0-18 (18) to 0-17 (17), finishing the group stage with three wins from three to go straight into the semi-finals.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Ballinhassig 4-13 – 0-19 Ballincollig ✅

  • Round 2: Ballinhassig 2-19 – 2-15 Castlemartyr ✅

  • Round 3: Ballinhassig 0-18 – 0-17 Kilworth ✅

Cloyne’s Path

Cloyne began with a big win over Ballymartle, 3-11 (20) to 0-17 (17), before falling to Carrigaline in Round 2, 3-16 (25) to 1-19 (22). They lost again in Round 3 to Éire Óg, 2-14 (20) to 0-15 (15), leaving them needing to battle through the quarter-finals. There, they produced their best display of the championship, defeating Valley Rovers 1-18 (21) to 0-20 (20), setting up a semi-final showdown with unbeaten Ballinhassig.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Cloyne 3-11 – 0-17 Ballymartle ✅

  • Round 2: Cloyne 1-19 – 3-16 Carrigaline ❌

  • Round 3: Cloyne 0-15 – 2-14 Éire Óg ❌

Quarter-Final: Cloyne 1-18 – 0-20 Valley Rovers ✅

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Co-op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ HC 2025 Semi-Final Preview

Co-op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ HC 2025 Semi-Final Preview

The race for the Co-op Superstores Intermediate ‘A’ Championship title has reached the semi-final stage, with two mouth-watering clashes on Saturday, October 4th. Sarsfields will take on Bandon in Riverstick at 4:00 PM, while Aghada face Aghabullogue in Ballyanley, also at 4:00 PM. Each of the four teams has battled through three group stage games and either a quarter-final or a bye to reach this stage. Here’s how they got here:


Pictured are Peter Murphy, Bandon and Luke Hackett, Sarsfields, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Intermediate A Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 1: Sarsfields vs Bandon

Venue: Riverstick | Time: Saturday, October 4th, 4:00 PM

Sarsfields’ Path

Sarsfields laid down a marker in Round 1 with a big win over Youghal, 3-22 (31) to 0-15 (15). They carried that momentum into Round 2, where they overcame Blackrock 0-22 (22) to 1-14 (17). Their only stumble came in Round 3, a high-scoring battle with Aghabullogue that ended 3-13 (22) to 2-13 (19) against them. Still, their strong group performance ensured they topped their group and advanced straight to the semi-finals, avoiding the quarter-final stage.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Sarsfields 3-22 – 0-15 Youghal

  • Round 2: Sarsfields 0-22 – 1-14 Blackrock

  • Round 3: Sarsfields 2-13 – 3-13 Aghabullogue

Bandon’s Path

Bandon opened their campaign with a 3-18 (27) to 0-19 (19) win over Russell Rovers, followed by a Round 2 defeat to Midleton, 1-20 (23) to 1-15 (18). They recovered well in Round 3, powering past Mayfield 1-25 (28) to 1-15 (18). In the quarter-finals, they faced a thriller against Erin’s Own, edging it 3-19 (28) to 4-10 (22) to book their semi-final clash with Sarsfields.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Bandon 3-18 – 0-19 Russell Rovers

  • Round 2: Bandon 1-15 – 1-20 Midleton

  • Round 3: Bandon 1-25 – 1-15 Mayfield

Quarter-Final: Bandon 3-19 – 4-10 Erin’s Own

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Pictured are Tom Long, Aghabullogue and Rory O’Connell, Aghada, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Intermediate A Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 2: Aghada vs Aghabullogue

Venue: Ballyanley | Time: Saturday, October 4th, 4:00 PM

Aghada’s Path

Aghada’s group campaign was dramatic. They lost narrowly in Round 1 to Kildorrery, 2-19 (25) to 1-22 (25), before bouncing back strongly with a 1-27 (30) to 0-17 (17) victory over Erin’s Own. They sealed their semi-final place in Round 3 with another solid win, beating Ballygiblin 2-20 (26) to 1-15 (18). With two wins from three, they qualified directly for the semi-finals, avoiding the quarter-final stage.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Aghada 1-22 – 2-19 Kildorrery

  • Round 2: Aghada 1-27 – 0-17 Erin’s Own

  • Round 3: Aghada 2-20 – 1-15 Ballygiblin

Aghabullogue’s Path

Aghabullogue started with intent, beating Blackrock 2-21 (27) to 1-13 (16) in Round 1. They followed up with another strong win in Round 2, overcoming Youghal 2-22 (28) to 2-11 (17). In Round 3, they edged a classic against Sarsfields, 3-13 (22) to 2-13 (19), to complete a perfect group campaign. In the quarter-finals, they kept their run going with a 1-18 (21) to 1-12 (15) victory over Midleton, securing their semi-final clash with Aghada.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Aghabullogue 2-21 – 1-13 Blackrock

  • Round 2: Aghabullogue 2-22 – 2-11 Youghal

  • Round 3: Aghabullogue 3-13 – 2-13 Sarsfields

Quarter-Final: Aghabullogue 1-18 – 1-12 Midleton

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Both ties are finely poised, with four in-form teams chasing a coveted place in the county final.

Semi-Finals of the Co-op Superstores Premier JHC

Co-op Superstores Premier JHC 2025 Semi-Final Preview

This weekend, the semi-finals of the Co-op Superstores Premier JHC will take place, with Glen Rovers facing Cloughduv on Friday, October 3rd at 7:30 PM in Páirc Uí Rinn, and Kilbrittain taking on Ballygarvan on Saturday, October 4th at 4:00 PM in Minane Bridge. Both matches promise exciting action as the four teams battle for a place in the county final. Below is a summary of each team’s journey to the semi-finals.

Pictured are Sean O’Leary, Cloughduv and Ben Murphy, Glen Rovers, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 1: Glen Rovers vs Cloughduv

Venue: Páirc Uí Rinn | Time: Friday, October 3rd, 7:30 PM

Glen Rovers’ Path

Glen Rovers have been in fine form throughout the championship. They began with a narrow win over St Catherines, 1-14 (17) to 0-15 (15), before a draw with St Finbarrs, 2-15 (21) to 1-18 (21), showcased their resilience. They finished the group stages strongly with a comprehensive victory over Meelin, 1-25 (28) to 0-18 (18). Their strong performance earned them a bye directly into the semi-finals, skipping the quarter-finals.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Glen Rovers 1-14 – 0-15 St Catherines ✅

  • Round 2: Glen Rovers 2-15 – 1-18 St Finbarrs ⚖️ (Draw)

  • Round 3: Glen Rovers 1-25 – 0-18 Meelin ✅

Cloughduv’s Path

Cloughduv started with a dominant win over Nemo Rangers, 3-20 (29) to 0-17 (17). A tight contest with Kilbrittain in Round 2 saw them fall narrowly, 2-17 (23) to 1-17 (20), but they bounced back with a convincing victory over Barryroe, 1-25 (28) to 1-9 (12). In the quarter-finals, they defeated Argideen Rangers, 3-18 (27) to 1-14 (17), booking their place in the semi-final against Glen Rovers.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Cloughduv 3-20 – 0-17 Nemo Rangers ✅

  • Round 2: Cloughduv 1-17 – 2-17 Kilbrittain ❌

  • Round 3: Cloughduv 1-25 – 1-9 Barryroe ✅

Quarter-Final: Cloughduv 3-18 – 1-14 Argideen Rangers ✅

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Pictured are Philip Wall, Kilbrittain and Piaras O’Halloran, Ballygarvan, ahead of the Co Op Superstores 2025 Premier Junior Hurling Championship Semi Final, at SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Semi-Final 2: Kilbrittain vs Ballygarvan

Venue: Minane Bridge | Time: Saturday, October 4th, 4:00 PM

Kilbrittain’s Path

Kilbrittain began their championship campaign with a win over Barryroe, 0-22 (22) to 1-15 (18). They suffered a setback in Round 2, losing narrowly to Cloughduv, 2-17 (23) to 1-17 (20), but came back strongly in Round 3 with a big win over Nemo Rangers, 3-19 (28) to 1-10 (13). Their performance in the group stages earned them a bye into the semi-finals, skipping the quarter-finals.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Kilbrittain 0-22 – 1-15 Barryroe ✅

  • Round 2: Kilbrittain 1-17 – 2-17 Cloughduv ❌

  • Round 3: Kilbrittain 3-19 – 1-10 Nemo Rangers ✅

Ballygarvan’s Path

Ballygarvan started strong with a win over Milford, 1-23 (26) to 0-20 (20), before losing narrowly to Tracton, 1-14 (17) to 1-18 (21). They bounced back in Round 3 with a victory over Argideen Rangers, 0-26 (26) to 2-14 (20), securing a place in the quarter-finals. There, they edged past St Catherines in a thrilling contest, 1-18 (21) to 1-17 (20), to reach the semi-finals against Kilbrittain.

Group Stage Results:

  • Round 1: Ballygarvan 1-23 – 0-20 Milford ✅

  • Round 2: Ballygarvan 1-14 – 1-18 Tracton ❌

  • Round 3: Ballygarvan 0-26 – 2-14 Argideen Rangers ✅

Quarter-Final: Ballygarvan 1-18 – 1-17 St Catherines ✅

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  • Páirc Uí Rinn (Glen Rovers vs Cloughduv, Friday 7:30 PM): Tickets available at the venue on the day.

  • Minane Bridge (Kilbrittain vs Ballygarvan, Saturday 4:00 PM): Tickets available at the venue on the day.

Both semi-finals promise exciting, high-scoring encounters as the teams battle for a spot in the county final.