Cork retained the ZuCar All-Ireland U18 A title with a disciplined 0-11 to 0-7 victory over Roscommon at Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore, on Saturday. Kieran O’Shea and his management team deserve huge credit for guiding the Rebels to back-to-back national crowns, adding to their Munster title and completing another outstanding campaign.
In a final played under the old GAA rules, Cork showed patience and composure against a Roscommon side that packed numbers behind the ball and looked to counter-attack. The Connacht champions, appearing in their first U18 A decider since 1991, were backed by a large travelling support and stayed in contention throughout.
Cork led 0-6 to 0-3 at half-time, with Róisín Ní Liatháin impressing in attack. Laura Walsh’s accuracy from placed balls proved decisive, while Cork’s dominance of kick-out possession helped them control the second half.
L Walsh 0-5 f, R Ní Liatháin 0-3, C O’Donnell, L Finnegan, S O’Connor 0-1 each.
L Glennon (0-3 f) 0-4, I Kenny 0-2, A Creevy 0-1.
R Duggan (Clonakilty); A Kelleher (Kinsale), A Collins (Nemo Rangers), M Barrett (Erin’s Own); É Walsh (Mourneabbey), A Coughlan (Aghada), C O’Donnell (Kinsale); C Ní Mhocháin (Naomh Abán), S O’Connor (Ballincollig); L Finnegan (Mourneabbey), L Walsh (captain, Mourneabbey), E Connolly (Castlehaven); A Devereaux (Youghal), L O’Connor (Inch Rovers), R Ní Liatháin (Naomh Abán).
A Treacy (Glanmire) for L O’Connor (41), Á Kearney (Kinsale) for A. Devereaux (49).
L Finneran; E Halpin, M Finneran, A McCormack; C Trautt, L McSharry, G Gerrity; S Jane O’Connor, R Higgins; L Glennon, R Flynn, A Creevy; V Gannon, I Kenny, S McGrath (captain).
S Meghan for R Flynn (39), A Nugent for I Kenny (43), A Rogers for V Gannon (52), C Mulryan for S McGrath (52).
Eddie Cuthbert (Down).
Cork march into sixth straight Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final
First-half goals from Amy O’Connor and Millie Condon powered Cork to a 2-15 to 0-17 victory over Tipperary at FBD Semple Stadium, securing a sixth consecutive Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final appearance.
In front of a record semi-final double-header attendance of 10,311, Tipperary made the brighter start through Eimear McGrath and Clodagh McIntyre. Cork responded impressively, with Emma Murphy and the influential Sorcha McCartan finding their range before O’Connor fired home in the seventh minute after excellent work by McCartan.
Murphy finished the opening half with four points from play as Cork repeatedly exploited space in attack. Laura Hayes, Saoirse McCarthy, O’Connor and Orlaith Cahalane also raised white flags, while Condon struck a superb second goal in the 21st minute to leave the Rebels 2-11 to 0-08 ahead at the break.
Tipperary battled hard in the second half and threatened a comeback through McGrath, Grace O’Brien and teenage star Caoimhe Stakelum. A brilliant diving save from Amy Lee denied O’Brien a goal that could have transformed the contest.
Cork’s defence remained composed, with Méabh Murphy excelling as sweeper, and late points from Orlaith Mullins sealed an eight-point victory and another return to Croke Park.
Cork scorers: Amy O’Connor 1-03 (0-02 frees), Emma Murphy 0-04, Sorcha McCartan 0-03, Orlaith Cahalane 0-02, Orlaith Mullins 0-02, Laura Hayes 0-01, Saoirse McCarthy 0-01, Millie Condon 1-00.
Tipperary scorers: Eimear McGrath 0-08 (0-06 frees, 0-02 45s), Grace O’Brien 0-03, Caoimhe Stakelum 0-02 (0-01 free), Eimear Heffernan 0-02, Karin Blair 0-01, Casey Hennessy 0-01, Clodagh McIntyre 0-01.
Ladies Football | Back-to-back All-Ireland glory for Cork minors in Tullamore
Cork retained the ZuCar All-Ireland U18 A title with a disciplined 0-11 to 0-7 victory over Roscommon at Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore, on Saturday. Kieran O’Shea and his management team deserve huge credit for guiding the Rebels to back-to-back national crowns, adding to their Munster title and completing another outstanding campaign.
In a final played under the old GAA rules, Cork showed patience and composure against a Roscommon side that packed numbers behind the ball and looked to counter-attack. The Connacht champions, appearing in their first U18 A decider since 1991, were backed by a large travelling support and stayed in contention throughout.
Cork led 0-6 to 0-3 at half-time, with Róisín Ní Liatháin impressing in attack. Laura Walsh’s accuracy from placed balls proved decisive, while Cork’s dominance of kick-out possession helped them control the second half.
Scorers for Cork: L Walsh 0-5 f, R Ní Liatháin 0-3, C O’Donnell, L Finnegan, S O’Connor 0-1 each.
Roscommon: L Glennon (0-3 f) 0-4, I Kenny 0-2, A Creevy 0-1.
CORK: R Duggan (Clonakilty); A Kelleher (Kinsale), A Collins (Nemo Rangers), M Barrett (Erin’s Own); É Walsh (Mourneabbey), A Coughlan (Aghada), C O’Donnell (Kinsale); C Ní Mhocháin (Naomh Abán), S O’Connor (Ballincollig); L Finnegan (Mourneabbey), L Walsh (captain, Mourneabbey), E Connolly (Castlehaven); A Devereaux (Youghal), L O’Connor (Inch Rovers), R Ní Liatháin (Naomh Abán).
Subs: A Treacy (Glanmire) for L O’Connor (41), Á Kearney (Kinsale) for A. Devereaux (49).
ROSCOMMON: L Finneran; E Halpin, M Finneran, A McCormack; C Trautt, L McSharry, G Gerrity; S Jane O’Connor, R Higgins; L Glennon, R Flynn, A Creevy; V Gannon, I Kenny, S McGrath (captain).
Subs: S Meghan for R Flynn (39), A Nugent for I Kenny (43), A Rogers for V Gannon (52), C Mulryan for S McGrath (52).
Referee: Eddie Cuthbert (Down).
Sunday Matchday! – July 26
Sunday Matchday! – July 26
The opening weekend of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Football Championship wraps up today with 6 big Round 1 clashes taking place across the county.
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship – Round 1
Saturday’s Match Programme in McCarthy Insurance Football Championship
Saturday Matchday! – July 25
A huge day of championship football lies ahead with Round 1 matches happening across the county.
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship – Round 1
Friday night football fixtures in McCarthy Insurance Group- July 24
Friday Matchday! – July 24
A busy weekend of McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Football Championship action begins tonight across five grades.
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Senior Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Senior A Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Intermediate Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Intermediate A Football Championship – Round 1
McCarthy Insurance Group Premier Junior Football Championship – Round 1