Cork, despite the terrible conditions, came good in the second-half to run out convincing winners with some impressive performances from the subs.
Mark Cronin and Conor Corbett’s goals propelled Cork to a 2-14 to 0-8 win over Clare on a rainy Wednesday night in Clarecastle. During their opening game in the McGrath Cup, manager John Cleary used 26 players, providing essential game time for the team in the pre-season tournament.
The next fixture for Cork is scheduled for January 14, where they will host Waterford.
Teams and scorers from the game
Scorers for Cork: M Cronin (1-3, 0-2 frees); C Corbett (1-2); D Cashman, C Óg Jones, C O’Callaghan (0-2 each); M Taylor, B Murphy (0-1 free), P Walsh (0-1 each).
Scorers for Clare: C Downes (0-5, 0-4 frees); K Malone, D Walsh, D O’Donnell (0-1 free).
CORK: P Doyle; M Taylor, M Shanley, K Flahive; D Cashman, T Walsh, B O’Driscoll; C O’Callaghan, P Walsh; E McSweeney, F Herlihy, J O’Rourke; D Buckley, C Corbett, B Murphy.
Subs: C Óg Jones for Herlihy, R Deane for O’Rourke (both HT); I Maguire for McSweeney (43); M Cronin for Murphy (54); L Fahy for Cashman (55); S Meehan for Flahive (62); D Gore for Buckley (66); N Lordan for P Walsh, J McCarthy for T Walsh (both 68).
CLARE: S Ryan; M Doherty, R Lannigan, M Garry; J Guyler, A Sweeney, D Walsh; G Murray, B MacNamara; D Coughlan, D O’Brien, C Downes; D O’Donnell, A Griffin, S Griffin.
Subs: K Malone for Coughlan (45-49, temporary); K Malone for O’Donnell (50); T McDonald for O’Brien (55); C McMahon for Coughlan (60).
Referee: D O’Callaghan (Limerick).
The Cork Senior Hurling team to play Limerick in the Co Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League has been announced;
Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Statkraft announce partnership that shines a light on a renewable future in Cork
Páirc Uí Chaoimh and Statkraft announce partnership that shines a light on a renewable future in Cork
Cork GAA and Statkraft have announced a partnership which will put a clear focus on the importance of a renewable future in the region.
The two Cork organisations have come together to showcase Cork as a leading and innovative renewables hub and to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to a greener future.
Speaking at the launch, Kevin O’Donovan, MD of Statkraft Ireland and UK said, “We are thrilled to partner with Páirc Uí Chaoimh, which is a renowned and valued institution and the centre of Cork’s sporting culture. This partnership is all about future potential. The potential of a future powered by renewables. The potential of Cork as a leading renewables hub and the potential of this sector to provide an exciting, rewarding career for the people of the region.”
“Statkraft is leading the way in Ireland in developing and building renewable energy projects, and we are excited to grow even further. Based in Cork, we are committed to the area, with over 130 talented and passionate staff members working in our offices. We are looking forward to working with Cork GAA at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh over the next three years to establish and develop a relationship that puts a renewable and greener future at it’s core.”
Commenting at the launch Kevin O’Donovan, CEO Cork GAA noted “We are delighted to partners with Statkraft as we focus on a greener future. Cork GAA is focused on a greener future here in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh and throughout the wider Cork GAA community. Statkraft are joining us in supporting our drive towards a more environmentally friendly stadium and we look forward to the next three years.”
Statkraft entered the Irish market in 2018 and since then has tripled both its workforce and development portfolio. It develops, owns, and operates renewable energy projects across the technologies of onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, battery storage and grid services.
The three-year partnership between the two organisations will focus on: the promotion of Cork as a national hub for renewable energy generation; encouraging and supporting careers within the local renewable energy industry; sustainability measures across the stadium; green match days, as well as other activities.
McGrath Cup win for Cork
Cork, despite the terrible conditions, came good in the second-half to run out convincing winners with some impressive performances from the subs.
Mark Cronin and Conor Corbett’s goals propelled Cork to a 2-14 to 0-8 win over Clare on a rainy Wednesday night in Clarecastle. During their opening game in the McGrath Cup, manager John Cleary used 26 players, providing essential game time for the team in the pre-season tournament.
The next fixture for Cork is scheduled for January 14, where they will host Waterford.
Teams and scorers from the game
Scorers for Cork: M Cronin (1-3, 0-2 frees); C Corbett (1-2); D Cashman, C Óg Jones, C O’Callaghan (0-2 each); M Taylor, B Murphy (0-1 free), P Walsh (0-1 each).
Scorers for Clare: C Downes (0-5, 0-4 frees); K Malone, D Walsh, D O’Donnell (0-1 free).
CORK: P Doyle; M Taylor, M Shanley, K Flahive; D Cashman, T Walsh, B O’Driscoll; C O’Callaghan, P Walsh; E McSweeney, F Herlihy, J O’Rourke; D Buckley, C Corbett, B Murphy.
Subs: C Óg Jones for Herlihy, R Deane for O’Rourke (both HT); I Maguire for McSweeney (43); M Cronin for Murphy (54); L Fahy for Cashman (55); S Meehan for Flahive (62); D Gore for Buckley (66); N Lordan for P Walsh, J McCarthy for T Walsh (both 68).
CLARE: S Ryan; M Doherty, R Lannigan, M Garry; J Guyler, A Sweeney, D Walsh; G Murray, B MacNamara; D Coughlan, D O’Brien, C Downes; D O’Donnell, A Griffin, S Griffin.
Subs: K Malone for Coughlan (45-49, temporary); K Malone for O’Donnell (50); T McDonald for O’Brien (55); C McMahon for Coughlan (60).
Referee: D O’Callaghan (Limerick).
All you need to know | McGrath Cup | Clare vs Cork
Cork to play Clare in McGrath Cup Round 1
Find out all you need to know about the game below.
Where?
Clarecastle
When?
Wednesday 3rd Jan @7pm
Did You Know? The McGrath Cup is in memory of a Cork Man.
The McGrath Cup commemorates the legacy of Joe McGrath, a Cork native renowned for coaching both football and hurling county teams. In the 1970s, McGrath played a pivotal role in guiding Blackrock to All-Ireland success. Notably, he, alongside Eamon Ryan, jointly coached Cork to a narrow victory over Kerry in the 1983 Munster final, marked by Tadhg Murphy’s memorable late goal.
Five years later, McGrath, originally from Down, achieved further success by coaching Cork to the All-Ireland U21 hurling title. In a decisive final, Cork triumphed over Kilkenny with a commanding scoreline of 4-11 to 1-5. McGrath’s contributions extended beyond the field, as he actively participated in establishing coaching structures at the national level. As one of the pioneering full-time coaching officers in Cork under the Carrigdhoun banner, his influence left a lasting impact on the development of the sport.
Team News
Cork Team can be viewed here
Clare Team: S Ryan; M Doherty, C Rouine, R Lanigan; M Garry, A Sweeney, G Murray; D Walsh, B McNamara; C Downes, E McMahon, D Coughlan; S Griffin, A Griffin, D O’Donnell
Ticket information
From Munster GAA website
The Cork Senior Football team to play Clare in the McGrath Cup has been announced
(1) Patrick Doyle (Knocknagree)
(2) Kevin Flahive (Douglas)
(3) Maurice Shanley (Clonakilty)
(4) Mattie Taylor (Mallow)
(5) Darragh Cashman (Millstreet)
(6) Tom Clancy (Clonakilty)
(7) Brian O’ Driscoll (Tadhg Mac Carthaigh)
(8) Colm O’Callaghan (Eire Óg)
(9) Paul Walsh (Kanturk)
(10) Eoghan Mc Sweeney (Knocknagree)
(11) Fionn Herlihy (Dohenys)
(12) John O’ Rourke (Carbery Rangers)
(13) David Buckley (Newcestown)
(14) Conor Corbett (Clyda Rovers)
(15) Blake Murphy (St Vincents)
(16) Callum Dungan (Carrigaline)
(17) Tommy Walsh (Kanturk)
(18) Sean Meehan (Kiskeam)
(19) Neil Lordan (Ballinora)
(20) Luke Fahy (Ballincollig)
(21) Jack McCarthy (Carrigaline)
(22) Ian Maguire (St Finbarrs)
(23) Chris Og Jones (Iveleary)
(24) Ruairi Deane (Bantry Blues)
(25) Damien Gore (Kilmacabea)
(26) Mark Cronin (Nemo Rangers)