Cork lose in hurling clash with Tipperary

Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Tipperary 2-22 Cork 1-21

By Shane Brophy at FBD Semple Stadium

Tipperary cemented their place at the top of the National Hurling League Division 1A with a four point win over great rivals Cork on Saturday night.

Played in front of a crowd of 11,357, it was the visitors’ who made the brighter start going into a three points to one lead before Tipp scored the first goal in the fourth minute with Jake Morris running onto an Alan Tynan pass and fired to the net from 21-yards.

Darragh McCarthy was to the fore for Tipp in the opening half, with his first of five points from play before Cork goaled through Brian Hayes on eight minutes after being played in by Shane Barrett.

Cork were the more threatening in the early going and stretched into a three point lead on two occasions with Cormac O’Brien and Robbie O’Flynn getting notable scores while Shane Barrett forced a good save out of Barry Hogan.

Tipp were working hard and were rewarded with four points on the bounce, all from McCarthy to retake the lead in the 21st minute. From there to half time it was more or less score for score with Tipp forcing more turnovers, but Cork were still able to work good points from Micheal Mullins and O’Flynn while Jason Forde scored two for Tipp with McCarthy bringing his tally in the half to eight in total with the best of his points from play for a slender 1-12 to 1-11 half time advantage.

Tipp pushed on at the start of the second half and opened up a four point lead with Gearoid O’Connor and Forde adding to their tallies before Cork came roaring back with inspirational leader Patrick Horgan making an immediate impact off the bench, from play and winning frees, to draw level on 54 minutes at 1-17 each.

Tipp were under the cosh but weathered the storm, responding with three points in a row from Willie Connors, man of the match Ronan Maher, and Craig Morgan, before Morgan played in sub Dylan Walsh for Tipp’s second goal on 59 minutes to go six clear.

It was a winning lead, embellished by points from sub Oisin O’Donoghue and a 10th point from Darragh McCarthy, with Cork pushing hard with Shane Barrett and Brian Hayes forcing good saves out of Barry Hogan but Tipp held on for a deserved victory.

Scorers for Tipperary: Darragh McCarthy 0-10 (5fs), Jake Morris 1-1, Jason Forde, Gearoid O’Connor 0-3 each, Dylan Walsh 1-0, Ronan Maher (free), Craig Morgan, Willie Connors, Alan Tynan, Oisin O’Donoghue 0-1 each.

Scorers for Cork: Darragh Fitzgibbon 0-11 (6fs, 1 65), Patrick Horgan 0-3 (1f), Brian Hayes 1-0, Robbie O’Flynn 0-2, Micheal Mullins, Jack O’Connor, Cormac O’Brien, Shane Barrett, Diarmuid Healy 0-1 each.

Tipperary: Barry Hogan; Eoghan Connolly, Michael Breen, Robert Doyle; Joe Caesar, Ronan Maher, Bryan O’Mara; Craig Morgan, Willie Connors; Gearoid O’Connor, Alan Tynan, Jake Morris; Sean Kenneally, Jason Forde, Darragh McCarthy.

Subs: Dylan Walsh for Kenneally (HT); Oisin O’Donoghue for Connors (55); Michael Corcoran for O’Mara (56); John McGrath for Forde (67); Noel McGrath for O’Connor (70).

Cork: Patrick Collins; Ger Millerick, Eoin Downey, Niall O’Leary; Micheal Mullins, Ciaran Joyce, Cormac O’Brien; Tim O’Mahony, Darragh Fitzgibbon; Ethan Twomey, Shane Barrett, Robbie O’Flynn; Jack O’Connor, Brian Hayes, Robbie Cotter.

Subs: Patrick Horgan for Cotter (46); Diarmuid Healy for O’Flynn (47); Luke Meade for O’Mahony (49); Jack Cahalane for O’Connor (55); Brian Roche for Twomey (64).

Referee: Liam Gordon (Galway)

Allianz FL D2: Monaghan defeat Cork

 

Monaghan 3-16 (3-4-8) Cork 1-15 (1-2-11)

By Colm Shalvey at Inniskeen

Monaghan returned to winning ways in Division Two of the Allianz FL in an entertaining clash with Cork in Inniskeen on Saturday.

First-half goals by Jack McCarron, Stephen O’Hanlon and Ryan Wylie sent Monaghan on their way to their third win from four games as they once again passed the 20-point mark. 1-8 by Mark Cronin kept Cork in it, but Rory Beggan’s long-range frees into the wind in the second half proved crucial for Monaghan.

Cork were first on the scoreboard through Cathail O’Mahony, but while it took Monaghan seven minutes to open their account, their first score was a major, with Jack McCarron converting a penalty. The visitors replied through the in-form Chris Óg Jones, while both sides had shots at goal saved during the opening quarter, with Rory Beggan and Patrick Doyle denying Mark Cronin and Stephen O’Hanlon.

O’Hanlon wouldn’t have to wit too much longer, however, until he cut in to mark his first appearance of the season with Monaghan’s second goal. Seán Jones added a two-point score for the hosts, with David Garland, Ciarán McNulty and McCarron also on target, while Seán McDonnell, Paul Walsh and Cronin kept Cork in touch. Monaghan hit the net again when O’Hanlon turned provider for Ryan Wylie to coolly tuck away and send his side in at half-time leading by 3-5 to 0-5.

An exhibition of free-taking by Rory Beggan helped keep Monaghan clear in the second half, despite Cork gradually getting on top in the middle third. Cronin kicked some fine scores to keep the Rebels in the hunt and he buried the second penalty of the game on the hour mark to give their challenge further impetus.

The visitors’ were slowly working their way back into the mix, but points from Conor McCarthy and McNulty gave Monaghan some breathing space, before Beggan took his personal tally to 0-7 deep into added time.

Scorers for Monaghan: Rory Beggan 0-7 (3 2-pt-f, 1f), Jack McCarron 1-2 (1-0 pen, 2fs), Stephen O’Hanlon 1-0, Ryan Wylie 1-0, Ciarán McNulty 0-2, Seán Jones 0-2 (1 2-pt), David Garland 0-2, Conor McCarthy 0-1.

Scorers for Cork: Mark Cronin 1-8 (1-0 pen, 1 2-pt, 1 2-pt-f, 4fs), Cathail O’Mahony 0-2, Chris Óg Jones 0-2 (1f), Paul Walsh 0-1; Seán McDonnell 0-1; Conor Cahalane 0-1.

Monaghan: Rory Beggan; Ryan O’Toole, Killian Lavelle, Dylan Byrne; Ryan Wylie, Louis Kelly, Conor McCarthy; Mícheál McCarville, Gavin McPhillips; Stephen O’Hanlon, Mícheál Bannigan (Capt.), Ciarán McNulty; Jack McCarron, Seán Jones, David Garland.

Subs: Andrew Woods for Jones (52); Kieran Duffy for Wylie (55); Jason Irwin for O’Hanlon (58); Bobby McCaul for McCarron (61); Kevin Loughran for Kelly (69).

Cork: Patrick Doyle; Seán Brady, Neil Lordan, Daniel O’Mahony (Capt.); Mattie Taylor, Brian O’Driscoll, Rory Maguire; Seán Walsh, Colm O’Callaghan; Paul Walsh, Tommy Walsh, Seán McDonnell; Mark Cronin, Cathail O’Mahony, Chris Óg Jones.

Subs: Briain Murphy for Lordan (inj., 27); Ruairí Deane for O’Driscoll (38); Ian Maguire for P Walsh (42); Eoghan McSweeney for O’Mahony (53); Conor Cahalane for T Walsh (60); Luke Murphy for McDonnell (66).

Referee: Fergal Kelly (Longford).

The Cork Senior Football team to play Monaghan has been announced;

The Cork Senior Football team to play Monaghan at Grattan Park, Inniskeen on Saturday 23rd February at 2.30pm has been announced;
1. Patrick Doyle, Knocknagree
2. Seán Brady, Ballygarvan
3. Daniel O’Mahony, Knocknagree
4. Neil Lordan, Ballinora
5. Brian O’Driscoll, Carrigaline
6. Rory Maguire, Castlehaven
7. Mattie Taylor, Mallow
8. Seán Walsh, Mitchelstown
9. Colm O’Callaghan, Éire Óg
10. Paul Walsh, Kanturk
11. Tommy Walsh, Kanturk
12. Eoghan McSweeney, Knocknagree
13. Mark Cronin, Nemo Rangers
14. Chris Óg Jones, Uíbh Laoire
15. Seán McDonnell, Mallow
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16. Micheál Aodh Martin, Nemo Rangers
17. Briain Murphy, Nemo Rangers
18. Darragh Cashman, Millstreet
19. Conor Cahalane, Castlehaven
20. Cathal Maguire, Castlehaven
21. Ian Maguire, St. Finbarr’s
22. Ruairí Deane, Bantry Blues
23. Brian Hurley, Castlehaven
24. Cathail O’Mahony, Mitchelstown
25. Éanna Desmond, Carrigaline
26. Luke Murphy, Cullen

Cork Camogie to play Waterford in SuperValu Párc Uí Chaoimh this weekend

Speaking at the launch of Camogie Leagues early this week, Meabh Cahalane, from one of Cork’s great sporting families, is eager for another season at senior inter-county level.

Cork Camogie faces Waterford in the Very National League Division 1A on Saturday in SuperValu Párc Uí Chaoimh, and Cahalane knows the challenge ahead. “We went away to Waterford, played them at WIT, and only won by a point. It was a really tough game,” she recalls. “We’ve gotten quite familiar with them over the years in the league and Munster Championship.”

Looking ahead, she emphasizes the growing competitiveness in camogie. “It isn’t just Cork, Kilkenny, and Galway anymore—teams like Waterford, Tipperary, and Dublin are really pushing on.”

After last year’s All-Ireland triumph, Cahalane hopes Cork can build on their depth and resilience. “We had a strong panel and a strong bench, which made the difference. Hopefully, we’ll make an impression in the league from the get-go.”

Cork v Waterford – Very National Hurling League Division 1A Camogie

Cork GAA fans are in for an exciting afternoon of camogie action on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, as SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh hosts the 2024 All-Ireland Camogie Champions in their opening league game of the season.

🏟 Stadium Opens: 1:00 PM
🏑 Throw-In: 2:00 PM – Cork vs Waterford
Weather: Partly cloudy with rain – Check Met Éireann for updates.

Matchday Information

Tickets

🎟 Tickets are available

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📌 All attendees, including under 16s, must have a ticket.
No ticket sales at the venue.

Stadium Access & Seating

🔹 Gates open at 1:00 PM for general access.
🔹 Only the South Stand Lower is open for this match.
🔹 All other stands remain closed.

Getting to the Stadium

🚶‍♂️ Walking: The stadium is a 25-minute walk from Cork city centre and connects via the Mahon to Passage Greenway Walk.
🚌 Public Transport: Bus routes 202 and 212 stop near the stadium. Kent Station is a 35-minute walk away.

Parking

🚗 No parking at the stadium.
Alternative parking options:

  • Mahon, Páirc Uí Rinn, City Centre Car Parks, Kennedy Quay
  • Local rowing clubs also offer parking
  • Suttons Carpark (provided by Lee Rowing Club, as the Marina will be very busy on the day)
    🚧 Gardaí will enforce a cordon around the stadium – plan your travel accordingly.

Facilities

🍔 Food & Drinks: Food counters, sweet shops, and bars will be open throughout the stadium.


SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh thanks fans for their support.
We look forward to an exciting afternoon of camogie!

For updates, visit www.gaacork.ie or follow @paircuichaoimh on social media.

Cork Senior Football V Monaghan Fixture Change;

At the request of both Cork & Monaghan, the Allianz National Football league tie between the counties has been brought forward to Saturday 22nd February 2.30pm with the venue remaining Grattan Park, Inniskeen.