The countdown is on to a fantastic weekend of Cork club hurling as the Red FM Hurling League Finals take centre stage across the county.
Across three days, seven league titles will be decided as clubs from every division bid to finish their campaigns with silverware. From Friday evening’s Division 1 showdown to Sunday’s concluding finals, supporters can look forward to a weekend packed with quality hurling and fierce competition.
The action gets underway on Friday night with two mouth-watering encounters. Midleton and Sarsfields meet in the Division 1 Final in Carrigtwohill, while Blarney and Ballinhassig battle for Division 3 honours in Ballincollig.
Saturday sees three more trophies up for grabs. Erin’s Own face Bride Rovers in the Division 2 Final in Lisgoold, Kilworth take on Aghabullogue in the Division 4 decider at Riverstown, while Ballinora and Barryroe contest the Division 7 Final in Newcestown.
The weekend concludes on Sunday with two East Cork derbies. Cloyne and Dungourney meet in the Division 5 Final in Castlemartyr before Aghada and Sarsfields clash in the Division 6 Final in Cobh.
Every finalist has earned their place through months of impressive performances, overcoming tough opposition and producing some outstanding displays along the way. Supporters can now take a look back at each team’s journey to the decider, with results and highlights from every division.
Red FM Hurling League Finals 2026
Final Information
| Competition |
Fixture |
Venue |
Date / Time |
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| Division 1 Hurling League Final |
Midleton v Sarsfields |
Carrigtwohill |
Friday 10 July • 7:30pm |
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| Division 2 Hurling League Final |
Erin’s Own v Bride Rovers |
Lisgoold |
Saturday 11 July • 12:00pm |
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| Division 3 Hurling League Final |
Blarney v Ballinhassig |
Ballincollig |
Friday 10 July • 7:30pm |
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| Division 4 Hurling League Final |
Kilworth v Aghabullogue |
Riverstown |
Saturday 11 July • 7:00pm |
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| Division 5 Hurling League Final |
Cloyne v Dungourney |
Castlemartyr |
Sunday 12 July • 2:00pm |
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| Division 6 Hurling League Final |
Aghada v Sarsfields |
Cobh GAA |
Sunday 12 July • 2:00pm |
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| Division 7 Hurling League Final |
Ballinora v Barryroe |
Newcestown |
Saturday 11 July • 7:00pm |
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Red FM Division 1 Hurling League Final
Midleton v Sarsfields
Friday, July 10th | Carrigtwohill | 7.30pm
Midleton and Sarsfields meet in the Red FM Division 1 Hurling League Final after finishing as the top two teams during the league campaign. Midleton recorded victories over Fr O’Neills, St Finbarr’s, Killeagh, Glen Rovers, Blackrock, Carrigtwohill, Douglas and Sarsfields to secure top spot. Sarsfields responded with wins over Killeagh, Charleville, Carrigtwohill, Blackrock, Douglas and Fr O’Neills to finish level on points.
Red FM Division 2 Hurling League Final
Erin’s Own v Bride Rovers
Saturday, July 11th | Lisgoold | 12.00pm
Erin’s Own and Bride Rovers contest the Division 2 final after consistent campaigns across the league programme. Erin’s Own built momentum with victories over Carrigaline, Newcestown, Ballincollig, Na Piarsaigh, Kanturk, Valley Rovers and Bride Rovers, while Bride Rovers recorded wins over Valley Rovers, Kanturk, Na Piarsaigh, Ballymartle and Ballincollig.
Red FM Division 3 Hurling League Final
Blarney v Ballinhassig
Friday, July 10th | Ballincollig | 7.30pm
Blarney and Ballinhassig meet in the Division 3 final after both enjoyed productive league campaigns. Blarney’s victories over Fermoy, Lisgoold, Castlelyons, Russell Rovers, Eire Óg and Bandon helped secure their place in the decider, while Ballinhassig recorded important wins against Courcey Rovers, Castlelyons, Inniscarra, Eire Óg, Fermoy and Lisgoold.
Red FM Division 4 Hurling League Final
Kilworth v Aghabullogue
Saturday, July 11th | Riverstown | 7.00pm
Kilworth and Aghabullogue will meet in the Division 4 final after finishing among the strongest performers in the league stages. Kilworth’s campaign included victories over Blackrock, Bishopstown, Cloughduv, Watergrasshill, Ballyhea, Kildorrery and Mallow, while Aghabullogue progressed with wins against Cloughduv, Kildorrery, Ballyhea, Blackrock, St Catherine’s and Mallow.
Red FM Division 5 Hurling League Final
Cloyne v Dungourney
Sunday, July 12th | Castlemartyr | 2.00pm
Cloyne and Dungourney meet in an all-East Cork Division 5 final after finishing as the leading teams in the league campaign. Dungourney recorded victories over Youghal, Ballygarvan, Cloyne, Castlemartyr, Tracton, Midleton, Glen Rovers and Kilbrittain, with several high-scoring performances contributing to their progress. Cloyne secured important wins against Glen Rovers, Ballygarvan, Midleton, Kilbrittain, Youghal and Tracton to reach the decider.
Red FM Division 6 Hurling League Final
Aghada v Sarsfields
Sunday, July 12th | Cobh | 2.00pm
Aghada and Sarsfields contest the Division 6 final following consistent league campaigns that saw both clubs remain among the division’s strongest performers throughout the season. Aghada recorded victories over Diarmuid O Mathunas, Kinsale, Erins Own, Ballygiblin, Argideen Rangers, Ballinascarthy and Killavullen to secure their place in the final. Sarsfields responded with wins over Ballinascarthy, Mayfield, Argideen Rangers, Diarmuid O Mathunas, Erins Own and Kinsale.
Red FM Division 7 Hurling League Final
Ballinora v Barryroe
Saturday, July 11th | Newcestown | 7.00pm
Ballinora and Barryroe will meet in the Division 7 final after progressing through a competitive league campaign. Ballinora’s route to the decider included victories over Douglas, Meelin, Carraig na bhFear, Barryroe, St Finbarr’s and Killeagh, while Barryroe recorded wins against Killeagh, Na Piarsaigh, Douglas, St Finbarr’s and Meelin.
Seven finals. Seven champions to be crowned. One unforgettable weekend of Cork club hurling awaits.
Seven Hurling League Champions from RedFM Leagues
The 2026 RedFM Cork County Hurling League Finals concluded over a busy weekend with seven champions decided across the county, providing an excellent finale to this year’s league campaign.
Supporters were treated to a series of competitive and entertaining finals, with several contests going right to the closing stages. Sarsfields retained their Division 1 crown for a fourth consecutive year, while Bride Rovers, Blarney, Kilworth, Cloyne, Sarsfields’ second team and Barryroe also celebrated league success.
Across the seven finals, players delivered high-quality hurling despite warm conditions, with established inter-county stars and emerging club talent all making their mark. As the focus now turns to the Co-Op Superstores Cork County Championships, the league finals provided the perfect opportunity for teams to build momentum ahead of the championship campaign.
Below is a recap of all seven RedFM Cork County Hurling League Finals from an action-packed weekend.
RedFM Division 1 Hurling League Final
Sarsfields 2-17 Midleton 2-16
Sarsfields claimed a fourth consecutive RedFM Division 1 Hurling League title after edging Midleton by a single point in a thrilling final at Carrigtwohill. Early goals from Barry O’Flynn and Killian Murphy laid the foundation for the Riverstown side, who led throughout much of the contest. Midleton mounted a late comeback, inspired by Conor Lehane’s outstanding 2-11 haul, and reduced the deficit to one with a stoppage-time goal. However, Sarsfields held firm to retain the Conroy Cup and complete another successful league campaign.
RedFM Division 2 Hurling League Final
Bride Rovers 1-21 Erin’s Own 0-14
Bride Rovers produced a commanding display to defeat Erin’s Own by ten points and capture the RedFM Division 2 Hurling League title in Lisgoold. Brian Roche was influential throughout with an excellent all-round performance, while Louie Roche’s first-half goal helped establish a comfortable lead. Strong defensive displays, led by Eoin Roche, and two crucial saves from goalkeeper Cian Hogan ensured Bride Rovers remained in control as they finished deserving winners.
RedFM Division 3 Hurling League Final
Blarney 2-19 Ballinhassig 1-21
Blarney held off a determined Ballinhassig challenge to secure the RedFM Division 3 Hurling League title by the narrowest of margins in Ballincollig. Ballinhassig made the brighter start with an early goal, but Blarney responded impressively through Padraig Power, whose 1-4 tally included a decisive second-half goal. Despite a late surge from Ballinhassig, Blarney defended resolutely to lift the John Mullins Trophy after an entertaining contest.
RedFM Division 4 Hurling League Final
Kilworth 2-25 Aghabullogue 1-19
Kilworth produced a dominant second-half performance to overcome Aghabullogue and claim the RedFM Division 4 Hurling League title in Riverstown. After trailing briefly early in the second half, Kilworth responded with an impressive scoring burst before goals from Will Condon and James Sheehan put the result beyond doubt. Strong contributions from the bench and an efficient attacking display saw the Avondhu side finish nine-point winners.
RedFM Division 5 Hurling League Final
Cloyne 2-17 Dungourney 0-22
Cloyne edged neighbours Dungourney by a single point following a dramatic finish to the RedFM Division 5 Hurling League Final in Castlemartyr. First-half goals from Brian Walsh and Conor Cahill proved crucial as Dungourney battled back to take a late lead. James O’Brien inspired Cloyne’s response, scoring three of the final four points, including vital placed balls, to secure victory in a closely fought Imokilly derby.
RedFM Division 6 Hurling League Final
Sarsfields 5-17 Aghada 2-17
Sarsfields’ second team completed a memorable week for the club by claiming the RedFM Division 6 Hurling League title with an impressive victory over Aghada in Cobh. Former Cork forward Cian McCarthy rolled back the years with a superb hat-trick and a personal tally of 3-5, while goals from Sam McNamara and Luke Hackett added to Sarsfields’ attacking dominance. After being level at half-time, the Riverstown side powered clear in the second half to complete a league double for the club.
RedFM Division 7 Hurling League Final
Barryroe 1-15 Ballinora 1-13
Barryroe finished strongly to defeat Ballinora and capture the RedFM Division 7 Hurling League title in Newcestown. The Carbery side received a major lift from their substitutes, who contributed 1-6 after the interval, including Ryan O’Donovan’s crucial goal. Ballinora briefly regained the lead through Conor Quirke’s late goal, but Barryroe responded with the final three points of the game to secure their first adult hurling silverware since 2007.
Cork Minor Football Champions Bring All-Ireland Spirit to CUH Visit
McCarthy Insurance Group Colleges/Divisions Confined Football Championship Round-Up
The McCarthy Insurance Group Colleges/Divisions Confined Football Championship has progressed through both the unseeded and seeded sections, with Carbery claiming the Derry Gowen Cup and advancing directly to the County Championship Preliminary Q-final and a meeting with UCC.
Avondhu topped the unseeded section with three consecutive victories. They opened with a 3-17 to 3-14 win over Seandún before defeating Beara 3-5 to 1-7 in Round 2. They completed the section with a 1-16 to 1-6 victory over Imokilly.
In the Seeded Section, Muskerry defeated Avondhu 3-17 to 3-12 in the Derry Gowen Cup semi-final. Carbery secured the second final berth after overcoming Duhallow 3-18 to 1-23.
Carbery won the Derry Gowen Cup Final, defeating Muskerry 2-23 to 2-15.
The remaining place in the knockout stages will be decided in the Preliminary Quarter-Final, where Carbery face UCC.
Road to the Finals: Red FM Hurling League Finals 2026
The countdown is on to a fantastic weekend of Cork club hurling as the Red FM Hurling League Finals take centre stage across the county.
Across three days, seven league titles will be decided as clubs from every division bid to finish their campaigns with silverware. From Friday evening’s Division 1 showdown to Sunday’s concluding finals, supporters can look forward to a weekend packed with quality hurling and fierce competition.
The action gets underway on Friday night with two mouth-watering encounters. Midleton and Sarsfields meet in the Division 1 Final in Carrigtwohill, while Blarney and Ballinhassig battle for Division 3 honours in Ballincollig.
Saturday sees three more trophies up for grabs. Erin’s Own face Bride Rovers in the Division 2 Final in Lisgoold, Kilworth take on Aghabullogue in the Division 4 decider at Riverstown, while Ballinora and Barryroe contest the Division 7 Final in Newcestown.
The weekend concludes on Sunday with two East Cork derbies. Cloyne and Dungourney meet in the Division 5 Final in Castlemartyr before Aghada and Sarsfields clash in the Division 6 Final in Cobh.
Every finalist has earned their place through months of impressive performances, overcoming tough opposition and producing some outstanding displays along the way. Supporters can now take a look back at each team’s journey to the decider, with results and highlights from every division.
Red FM Hurling League Finals 2026
Final Information
Red FM Division 1 Hurling League Final
Midleton v Sarsfields
Friday, July 10th | Carrigtwohill | 7.30pm
Midleton and Sarsfields meet in the Red FM Division 1 Hurling League Final after finishing as the top two teams during the league campaign. Midleton recorded victories over Fr O’Neills, St Finbarr’s, Killeagh, Glen Rovers, Blackrock, Carrigtwohill, Douglas and Sarsfields to secure top spot. Sarsfields responded with wins over Killeagh, Charleville, Carrigtwohill, Blackrock, Douglas and Fr O’Neills to finish level on points.
Red FM Division 2 Hurling League Final
Erin’s Own v Bride Rovers
Saturday, July 11th | Lisgoold | 12.00pm
Erin’s Own and Bride Rovers contest the Division 2 final after consistent campaigns across the league programme. Erin’s Own built momentum with victories over Carrigaline, Newcestown, Ballincollig, Na Piarsaigh, Kanturk, Valley Rovers and Bride Rovers, while Bride Rovers recorded wins over Valley Rovers, Kanturk, Na Piarsaigh, Ballymartle and Ballincollig.
Red FM Division 3 Hurling League Final
Blarney v Ballinhassig
Friday, July 10th | Ballincollig | 7.30pm
Blarney and Ballinhassig meet in the Division 3 final after both enjoyed productive league campaigns. Blarney’s victories over Fermoy, Lisgoold, Castlelyons, Russell Rovers, Eire Óg and Bandon helped secure their place in the decider, while Ballinhassig recorded important wins against Courcey Rovers, Castlelyons, Inniscarra, Eire Óg, Fermoy and Lisgoold.
Red FM Division 4 Hurling League Final
Kilworth v Aghabullogue
Saturday, July 11th | Riverstown | 7.00pm
Kilworth and Aghabullogue will meet in the Division 4 final after finishing among the strongest performers in the league stages. Kilworth’s campaign included victories over Blackrock, Bishopstown, Cloughduv, Watergrasshill, Ballyhea, Kildorrery and Mallow, while Aghabullogue progressed with wins against Cloughduv, Kildorrery, Ballyhea, Blackrock, St Catherine’s and Mallow.
Red FM Division 5 Hurling League Final
Cloyne v Dungourney
Sunday, July 12th | Castlemartyr | 2.00pm
Cloyne and Dungourney meet in an all-East Cork Division 5 final after finishing as the leading teams in the league campaign. Dungourney recorded victories over Youghal, Ballygarvan, Cloyne, Castlemartyr, Tracton, Midleton, Glen Rovers and Kilbrittain, with several high-scoring performances contributing to their progress. Cloyne secured important wins against Glen Rovers, Ballygarvan, Midleton, Kilbrittain, Youghal and Tracton to reach the decider.
Red FM Division 6 Hurling League Final
Aghada v Sarsfields
Sunday, July 12th | Cobh | 2.00pm
Aghada and Sarsfields contest the Division 6 final following consistent league campaigns that saw both clubs remain among the division’s strongest performers throughout the season. Aghada recorded victories over Diarmuid O Mathunas, Kinsale, Erins Own, Ballygiblin, Argideen Rangers, Ballinascarthy and Killavullen to secure their place in the final. Sarsfields responded with wins over Ballinascarthy, Mayfield, Argideen Rangers, Diarmuid O Mathunas, Erins Own and Kinsale.
Red FM Division 7 Hurling League Final
Ballinora v Barryroe
Saturday, July 11th | Newcestown | 7.00pm
Ballinora and Barryroe will meet in the Division 7 final after progressing through a competitive league campaign. Ballinora’s route to the decider included victories over Douglas, Meelin, Carraig na bhFear, Barryroe, St Finbarr’s and Killeagh, while Barryroe recorded wins against Killeagh, Na Piarsaigh, Douglas, St Finbarr’s and Meelin.
Seven finals. Seven champions to be crowned. One unforgettable weekend of Cork club hurling awaits.
County Committee Meeting July