Castlelyons capture junior A hurling championship title

Castlelyons 2-11 Killeagh 1-9

Castlelyons bridged a gap of 38 years since 1955 when they defeated a fancied Killeagh side by 5 points in the final of the divisional junior A grade hurling championship at Watergrasshill.

Castlelyons: Aidan Barry, Gerard McCarthy, Anthony O’Regan, Ned Kearney, Declan Spillane, Mick Spillane, William O’Riordan, Sean Cotter, Paul Cashman, Peter Randles, Con Murphy, Padraig O’Brien (captain), Barry Fitzgerald, John Quirke, Sylvester McAuliffe. Sub introduced Donal Sheehan.

Killeagh: Adrian Budds, Liam Fitzgerald, Niall Crowley, Declan O’Regan, Ian Lynch, Tomás O’Regan (captain), Dick Walsh, Brendan Walsh, Larry Collins, Ger Fitzgibbon, Richie Landers, Mark Landers, Andy Leahy, Mattie Treacy, Tomás Fitzgibbon. Sub introduced Kieran Scully.

Carrigtwohill 1-11 Erins Own 0-8

Carrigtwohill made history by winning the divisional junior A grade football championship title for the inaugural occasion after they defeated Erins Own by 6 points in the final at Rathcormac.

Carrigtwohill: Ned Dunlea, Sean Barry, Sean Barrett, John Rohan, Terence O’Brien, John Horgan, Paudie O’Mahony, Ger Barry, Adrian Healy, Noel Gubbins, Jim O’Connor, Seamus Collins, Eoin O’Mahony, Philip Kidney, Kieran Horgan. Sub introduced Paul O’Brien.

Erins Own: Pat Collins, Damien Long, Denis Collins, Paul McNamara, Timmy Kelleher, Brian Corcoran, Denis O’Mahony, Paul Geasley, Barry O’Neill,

Frankie Horgan, John Corcoran, Colman Dillon, Tomás Lyons, Con O’Connell, John Dillon. Subs introduced: Kieran Murphy, Michael Murphy.

Imokilly 3-16 Carrigdhoun 0-12

Imokily advanced to the quarter finals of the county senior hurling championship with a comprehensive victory over Carrigdhoun in the first round played at Ballinlough.

Imokilly: Brian O’Rourke (Castlemartyr), Sean Barry (Carrigtwohill), Shane O’Connell (St Catherines), Declan Motherway (Cloyne), Mattie Treacy (Killeagh), Denis Walsh (St Catherines), Mick Daly (Cobh), Cathal Casey (St Catherines), Micky Downing (Youghal), Christy Clancy (St Catherines), Donal O’Leay (do), Declan Devoy (Aghada), Brendan Walsh (Killeagh), Ger Lewis (Cloyne), Philip Cahill (do). Subs introduced: Jim O’Connor (Carrigtwohill), Ronan Dwayne (Aghada), Ger Morgan (Cobh), Mick Barry (Carrigtwohill), Martin Hennessy (Aghada), Richie Lewis (do), Alan Devoy (do).

Much was expected of the team versus Carbery in the next round, but they were well beatwn 1-16 to 1-9 by the eventual county finalists at Cloughduv.

Imokilly 0-7 Clonakilty 1-3

Imokilly had a surprise victory over Clonakilty in the opening round of the county senior football championship in a dour low scoring encounter by the narrowest of margins.

Imokilly: Noel Murphy (Castlemartyr), Eamon Crotty ( Midleton), John Horgan (Carrigtwohill), Darren Lee (Midleton), Kieran Murphy (Castlemartyr), Christy Enright (do), Niall O’Neill (Midleton), Mick Spillane (Castlelyons), Jim Cosgrove (Castlemartyr), Johnny Morgan (do), John Corcoran (Erins Own), Willie John Manley (Glenville), Jim O’Connor (Carrigtwohill), Colm O’Neill (Midleton), Ger Manley (do).

Subs Mick Walker (Cobh), Noel Gubbins (Carrigtwohill), Brian Corcoran (Erins Own), Declan Motherway (Cloyne), Mick Daly (Cobh) and Ger Morgan (do).

Imokilly subsequently were paired against Nemo Rangers in the second round at Carrigtwohill, but were emphatically defeated by Nemo Rangers by 2-18 to 2-6.

Bride Rovers 1-10 Midleton 1-9

Bride Rovers won the divisional junior B grade hurling championship title after they defeated a strongly fancied Midleton side by the narrowest of margins after a thrilling contest at Lisgoold,

Bride Rovers 1-8 Glanmire 1-4 The Rovers completed the double when they defeated Glanmire by 4 points in the final of the divisional junior B grade football championship.

DIVISIONAL UNDER AGE CHAMPIONS

The following clubs were successful in the respective divisional under age hurling and football championships.

Hurling under 21 A grade – Carrigtwohill.

Under 21 B grade – St Catherines.

Minor A grade – St Catherines. Minor B grade – Castlelyons Rovers.

Football - Under 21 A grade – Aghada.

Under 21 B grade – Carrigtwohill. Minor A grade – Glenville. Minor B grade – Aghada.

THE INTERCOUNTY SCENE - MUNSTER SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Cork 1-16 Tipperary 1-8

After dethroning reigning champions Clare by 2-14 to 1-10 in the first round at Ennis, Kerry by 1-10 to 10 in the semi-final at Killarney, Cork regained the Munster senior football title after a lapse of 3 years when they defeated Tipperary by 8 points in the final played at Thurles.

Cork: John Kerins (St Finbarrs), Niall Cahalone (Castlehaven), Mark O’Connor (Bantry), Brian Corcoran (Erins Own), Ciarán O’Sullivan (Urhan), Stephen O’Brien (Nemo Rangers), Tony Davis (O’Donovan Rossa), Teddy McCarthy (Glanmire), Shea Fahy (Nemo Rangers), Don Davis (O’Donovan Rossa), Joe Kavanagh (Nemo Rangers), Barry Coffey (Bishopstown), Colin Corkery (Nemo Rangers), John O’Driscoll (Ballingeary). Mick McCarthy (O’Donovan Rossa capt.). Subs: Kevin McCarthy (O’Donovan Rossa), Conor Counihan (Aghada), Danny Culloty (Newmarket), Liam Honohan (Bishopstown), John Cleary (Castlehaven), Mark Farr (Doheny’s), Paul Coleman (Grenagh), Pat Hegarty (Caheragh), Brian Murphy (Clonakilty).

The Rebels annihilated Mayo by 5-15 to 10 in the All-Ireland semi-final, but were defeated by Derry by 1-14 to 2-8 in controversial circumstances in the final. Cork were reduced to 14 men for the entire second half after Tony Davis was unfairly dismissed before the interval.

CORK MUNSTER AND ALL-IRELAND JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Munster final Cork 1-10 Tipperary 0-9 All-Ireland final Cork 0-11 Laois 2-3

After defeating Kerry by 12 to 1-6 in the semi-final, Cork were crowned Munster junior football champions when they defeated Tipperary in the final. Mayo were beaten by 0-15 to 0-7 in the All-Ireland semi-final with the Rebels capturing the title after narrowly defeating Laois in the final.

Cork: John O’Brien (St Finbarrs), Denis Walsh (Kildorrery), Paul Hanley (Urhan), David Burke (Ballincollig), Ollie O’Sullivan (Garnish), Brian Murphy (Bishopstown), Declan McIlhenny (Delaneys), Fachtna Collins (Illen Rovers), Jerry Ring (Ballincollig), Declan Fitzgerald (Carrigaline), Garry McPolin (Macroom), Padraig O’Mahony (Ballincollig), Michael Harrington (Adrigole), Kevin Harrington (Bantry), Rona Sheehan (captain) (Mallow). Subs: Brian Kerrins (Bantry), Kieran Creed (Clondrohid), Noel Gallagher (Mallow), Christy Enright (Castlemartyr), Michael Moynihan (Delaneys), Paddy Harrington (Doneraile), Donal Cronin (Naomh Aban), Johnny Morgan (Castlemartyr), Seamus Spencer (Castletownbere). Pat Buckley (Milford), Con O’Connell (Ballincollig).

CORK MUNSTER AND ALL-IRELAND MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Munster final Cork 2-15 Tipperary 2-7 All-Ireland final Cork 1-14 Clare 0-7

After defeating Clare in the first round and Kerry by 2-7 to 1-9 in the semi-final, Cork were crowned Munster minor football champions after they defeated Tipperary by 8 points in the Munster final. They annihilated Galway by 4-11 to 0-4 in the All-Ireland semi-final and achieved the double when dethroning reigning champions Meath in the final by 2-7 to 0-9.

Cork: Des McAuley (Nemo Rangers), Timmy O’Mahony (Bantry), Ken O’Connell (St Michaels), James Kingston (Caheragh), Gavin O’Connor (St Vincents), Eoin Sexton (Kilbrittain), Shane Prendeville (Kilmichael), Jerome O’Connell (Fr O’Neills), David Dempsey (St Michaels), Martin Cronin (Nemo Rangers), Alan O’Regan (Castletownbere), John Buckley (Knocknagree), Seamus Collins (Carrigtwohill), Paul O’Flynn (Na Piarsaigh) and Colin O’Brien (Bishopstown). Subs: Pat Mackey (Youghal), Andy O’Shea (St Colms), Nealie McCarthy (O’Donovan Rossa), Gerry O’Shea (Aghinagh), Tim Coffey ( Bishopstown), Paul Moynihan (Midleton), Jerry Murphy (Carbery Rangers), Kevin Quilter (Newmarket), Martin O’Sullivan (Carbery Rangers), Sean O’Mahony (Dohenys), Brian Cuthbert (Bishopstown), Jonathon McCarthy (Naomh Abán), Rory O’Shea (St Vincents).

CORK MUNSTER U21 HURLING CHAMPIONS Cork 4-10 Tipperary 2-14

After defeating Limerick by 1-18 to 3-9 in the semi-final, Cork were victorious in the Munster final when they narrowly defeated Tipperary by 4-10 to 2-14.

Cork: Fergal O’Mahony (St Finbarrs), Brian Sheehan (Blarney), Mick Barry (Carrigtwohill), Colman Dillon (Erins Own), Liam Meaney (Bishopstown), Fergal McCormack (Mallow), Jim O’Sullivan (Newcestown), Barry Egan (Delaneys), Adrian White (Barryroe), Brendan Walsh (Killeagh), Brian Corcoran (Erins Own), Alan Browne (Blackrock), Donal O’Mahony (Bishopstown), Billy McCarthy (Fermoy), Kevin Murray (Cloughduv). Subs: Andrew Murphy (Youghal), Niall O’Donnell (Fermoy), Fergal Ryan (Blackrock), Ray O’Connell (Mallow), John Smith (Blackrock), Ian Ronan (Ballyhea) and Kevin Bell (Na Piarsaigh).