Allianz Hurling League  | Round 2 | Cork v Kilkenny

Join us at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this Saturday, February 10th, as Cork prepares to
face off against Kilkenny in Round 2 of the 2024 Allianz Hurling League. The action throws in at 7:30pm, but make sure to arrive early to catch an exciting challenge match
between the Cork and Kilkenny minor teams at 5:30pm.

Match Details:


Where: Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh
When: Saturday, February 10th, starting at 7:30pm
Match Referee: Johnny Murphy from Ballylanders, Limerick


Team News:
Cork Team

Kilkenny Team


Ticket Information:
This is a ticketed event. Secure your seats by purchasing tickets below.


Competition Recap:
Cork lost against Clare in their recent league game in Ennis, while Kilkenny and Wexford battled to a draw in their league opener.

The Cork Senior Hurling Team to Play Kilkenny has been announced;

1.Patrick Collins, Ballinhassig
2.Eoin Downey, Glen Rovers
3.Eoin Roche ,Bride Rovers
4.Sean O’Donoghue, Inniscarra (capt)
5.Tim O’Mahony, Newtownshandrum
6.Niall O’Leary, Castlelyons
7.Rob Downey, Glen Rovers
8.Tommy O’Connell, Midleton
9.Conor O’Callaghan, Dromtarriffe
10.Luke Meade, Newcestown
11.Conor Lehane ,Midleton
12.Sean Twomey, Courcey Rovers
13.Robbie O Flynn ,Erin’s Own
14.Patrick Horgan ,Glen Rovers
15.Shane Kingston, Douglas.
16.Brion Saunderson ,Midleton
17 Cathal Mc Carthy, Sarsfields
18.Ger Mellerick, Fr O’Neills
19.Daire O Leary, Watergrasshill
20.Mark Coleman,Blarney
21.Ethan Twomey, St Finbarrs
22.Brian Roche, Bride Rovers
23.Eoin Carey, Kilworth
24.Shane Barrett, Blarney
25.Jack O’Connor, Sarsfields
26.Robbie Cotter, Blackrock

Rebel Og Championship Draws 2024 Live

Rebel Og, the heartbeat of youth GAA in Cork, is all set to kickstart the anticipation for the upcoming season with their highly anticipated championship draw.

The draws are set to take place on Thursday, February 8th, at 7pm, this event promises to set the stage for an exhilarating season of hurling and football competitions across various age groups and regions.

 

Rebel Og will live-streaming the event. Catch the draw live on both the Cork GAA website and  Rebel Og site. Additionally, the draw will be streamed on various social media platforms for maximum accessibility.

The championship draw will encompass

  • U14 Hurling and Football
  • U16 Hurling and Football
  • Minor Hurling and Football

Competitions from the following regions will be included:

  • Rebel Og Premier
  • Rebel Og East
  • Rebel Og North
  • Rebel Og Mid
  • Rebel Og West

Watch the draw below

Coaching and Games | Monthly Meeting’s with Club’s

Cork GAA Coaching and Games are excited to announce the first monthly coaching meetings for all Cork GAA clubs, taking place in 14 locations across the county. These gatherings will be chaired by respective regional Games Development Coordinators (GDC).

Meeting Details:

  • Dates: February 6th to February 8th
  • Time: 7:30 pm (unless otherwise stated)

Representatives:

  • Who: Two representatives from each club
  • Roles: Club Coaching Officer and the nominated ‘Club Champion’

Important Note:

Please ensure the completion of the Club Audit Questionnaire by the club coaching officer before Tuesday, February 6th, 2 pm. This questionnaire will serve as a foundation for discussions on club structures, coaching, and player participation.

Regional Meetings Schedule:

  • Feb 6th: Adrigole GAA Club, GDC Niall McIntyre
  • Feb 7th:
    • Dunmanway GAA Club, GDC James McCarthy
    • Clonakilty GAA Club, GDC Paudie Crowley
    • Nemo Rangers GAA Club, GDC Brendan Delaney
    • Glen Rovers GAA Club, GDC Michael Hennessy
    • Aghinagh GAA Club, GDC Fachtna O’Connor
    • Blarney GAA Club (8 pm start), GDC Colm Crowley
    • Dungourney GAA Club, GDC Ciaran O’Brien
    • Erins Own GAA Club, GDC Paudie O’Brien
    • Kanturk GAA Club, GDC Pat Spratt
    • Kilavullen GAA Club, GDC Colm Finnan
    • Churchtown GAA Club, GDC Cian O’Connor
    • Kilworth GAA Club, GDC Sean Gleeson
  • Feb 8th: Riverstick Community Hall (7 pm start), GDC Mick Daly

We look forward to productive discussions and strengthening Cork GAA clubs.

Let’s make this a successful gathering for the betterment of our clubs and players.

Defeat for footballers on the road

IT’S now two defeats from the opening two games in the Allianz Division 2 football league for Cork after a deserved defeat to Louth at DEFY Páirc Mhuire in Ardee on Sunday afternoon.

Report from Barry O’Mahony, Echolive.ie

The stakes were very high for John Cleary’s side after an 11-point defeat away to Donegal on the opening weekend, but in the end, they didn’t have the answers to break down a tough Louth outfit.

This was never going to be an easy outing, Louth were desperately unlucky to lose by a point away to Armagh first day out, and also Cork lost at this particular venue last year. Two goals from the Wee County in the space of two minutes in the first half proved crucial in this one.



The Rebels, wearing their away kit, were aided by the strong wind in the opening 35 minutes, and kicked the first point after a minute from a Brian Hurley free. Louth were level two minutes later when their marksman Sam Mulroy landed a difficult free against the wind.

Cork created an excellent goal-scoring opportunity six minutes in, but Hurley was unable to convert and then seconds later the Castlehaven player received a black card, Cork down to 14 players for 10 minutes. The sides traded white flags in what was a lively opening.


Cork manager John Cleary reacts during the Allianz Division 2 football league match at DEFY Páirc Mhuire in Ardee. Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile
Louth thought they had a goal after ten minutes but Paul Matthews was in the square when the ball dropped to him and he finished with aplomb, but it was a great call from the umpires. Hurley came back in with the away side ahead 0-5 to 0-3 after 16 minutes, with goalkeeper Patrick Doyle’s 45 the pick of the scores.

Cork were in the ascendancy as they led 0-7 to 0-4 with 13 minutes to the break before the Wee County scored two goals in the space of two minutes from Ciarán Downey and Ciarán Keenan. Very soft goals to give away from a Cork point of view.

John Cleary’s side did respond well as they kicked the last two points of the half to trail 2-4 to 0-9 at the interval.


Louth now had the aid of a strong wind in the second half, but it was Cork who had most of the possession early on which yielded a fine point from Colm O’Callaghan to draw parity. It was a tight and cagey opening to the new half. The second score arrived after 46 minutes when Craig Lennon nudged his team in front.



Cork’s Luke Fahy on the move action against Conor Grimes of Louth during the Allianz Division 2 football league match at DEFY Páirc Mhuire in Ardee. Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile
A Hurley free tied up matters once more before a beauty from Eoghan McSweeney nudged the Rebels ahead with 19 minutes remaining, 0-12 to 2-5. Downey had a chance to get his second goal, but Cork netminder Doyle made a fine stop to deny the forward. The sides exchanged points as the Leesiders held a slender one-point advantage after 55 minutes.



Another Lennon effort levelled up the encounter, until Ryan Burns bisected the posts to give the home team the lead before a Mulroy free gave Louth a two-point buffer after 69 minutes. Cork threw the kitchen sink at Louth in injury-time, but to no avail. Two defeats from the first two league games.

The Rebels now have a two-week gap to the third league fixture, the first one at home this season, when Cavan come to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday, February 17 with throw-in at 4pm.


Scorers for Louth: S Mulroy 0-5 (0-4 f, 0-1 45), C Downey, C Keenan 1-0 each, C Lennon 0-2, P Matthews, R Burns 0-1 each.

Cork: B Hurley 0-4 (0-3 f), C Óg Jones, E McSweeney 0-2 each, P Doyle (45), T Walsh, C O’Callaghan, M Cronin (f), I Maguire 0-1 each.

LOUTH: N McDonnell; D McKenny, D Campbell, P Lynch; C Lennon, A Williams, C Murphy; C Early, T Durnin; P Matthews, C Keenan, C Grimes; R Burns, S Mulroy (c), C Downey.

Subs: C McCaul for P Matthews (50), L Grey D Campbell, for C McKeever for C Murphy (both 58), D McKeown for R Burns (62), W Campbell for C Keenan (65).

CORK: P Doyle (Knocknagree); M Shanley (Clonakilty), S Meehan (Kiskeam), T Walsh (Kanturk); L Fahy (Ballincollig), D O’Mahony (Knocknagree), M Taylor (Mallow); I Maguire (St Finbarr’s), C O’Callaghan (Éire Óg); E McSweeney (Knocknagree), M Cronin (Nemo Rangers), B O’Driscoll (Tadhg MacCarthaigh); R Deane (Bantry Blues), B Hurley (Castlehaven, c), C Óg Jones (Iveleary).

Subs: D Cashman (Millstreet) for L Fahy (h-t), S Sherlock (St Finbarr’s) for B Hurley, R Maguire (Castlehaven) for S Meehan (both 55), D Buckley (Newcestown) for R Deane (58), B Murphy (St Vincent’s) for Chris Óg Jones (69).

Referee: Martin McNally (Monaghan).