CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21 HURLING AND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKENDING 9th AUG

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CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21 FOOTBALL AND HURLING                       CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKENDING 9th AUGUST

 
 

Thursday 06th August 2026 CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Castlehaven v Carbery Rangers , Jack Murphy (Pending), Venue: Skibbereen, 19:30;

Friday 07th August 2026 CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Clonakilty B v St Colums , TBC (Pending), Venue: Drimoleague, 19:30;
CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Newcestown v Ibane Gaels , Michael O Mahony (Pending), Venue: Enniskeane, 19:15;

Saturday 08th August 2026 CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Clonakilty v Dohenys , Alan Long (Pending), Venue: Ballinacarriga, 19:30;
CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Bandon v Kilmeen , Conor McCarthy, Venue: Enniskeane, 19:00;
CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21C FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Kilbrittain v Muintir Bhaire , Liam O Shea, Venue: Rosscarbery, 19:30;
CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21C HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Owen Gaels v O Donovan Rossa , Pat Lawton (Pending), Venue: Ardfield, 19:00;

Sunday 09th August 2026 CLONA MILK CARBERY UNDER 21C HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Randal Og v St James , Anthony O Regan (Kilb), Venue: Ballinascarthy, 19:00;

Monday 10th August 2026 BANDON CO-OP CARBERY ROINN 1 JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: Argideen Rangers v Newcestown , Michael O Mahony, Venue: Kilbrittain, 19:00;

 

R.C.M. TARMACADAM JUNIOR A & B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIPS WEEKENDING 2ND AUGUST 2026

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                              FIXTURES WEEKENDING 2nd AUGUST 2026

Saturday 01st August 2026 R.C.M. TARMACCADAM CARBERY JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 ROINN 2: Randal Og v Clonakilty , Michael O Leary, Venue: Enniskeane, 19:00;

R.C.M. TARMACCADAM CARBERY JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 ROINN 3: Dohenys v St Colums , Ciaran Galvin, Venue: Bantry, 19:00;

R.C.M. TARMACCADAM CARBERY JUNIOR B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 : O Donovan Rossa v Gabriel Rangers , Tommy Barry, Venue: Aughaville, 19:00;

Sunday 02nd August 2026 R.C.M. TARMACCADAM CARBERY JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 ROINN 1: Kilbree v St James , Kevin Hourihane, Venue: Skibbereen, 14:30;
Newcestown v St Marys , James Kingston, Venue: Ballinacarriga, 17:00;

R.C.M. TARMACCADAM CARBERY JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 ROINN 2: Diarmuid O Mathunas v Bandon , Olan O’ Donovan, Venue: Clonakilty, 15:30;

R.C.M. TARMACCADAM CARBERY JUNIOR B HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 : Barryroe v St Oliver Plunketts , Gavin Daly, Venue: Ballinacarriga, 15:00;
Bantry Blues v Kilbree , Jack Murphy, Venue: Skibbereen, 16:30;

Monday 03rd August 2026 R.C.M. TARMACCADAM CARBERY JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 ROINN 3: Ballinascarthy v Kilbrittain , Tadhg Sheehan, Venue: Timoleague, 14:00;

           

CARBERY GROUP CARBERY/BEARA DIVISION 3A FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL

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                                 UPCOMING FIXTURE

 

CARBERY /BEARA DIVISION 3A FOOTBALL FINAL  

BANTRY BLUES V DOHENYS 

DATE: FRIDAY 17th JULY

TIME: 7.45pm

VENUE: RIVERIDE COMPLEX (THE MARSH) SKIBBEREEN

REFEREE: NIALL HAYES (CARBERY RANGERS)

EXTRA -TIME & PENALTIES

CARBERY DEFEAT MUSKERRY TO BE THE INAUGURAL WINNERS OF THE DERRY GOWAN CUP.

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THANKS TO:Barry O’Mahony (IRISH EXAMINER)

                              Carbery: 2-23 (2-3-17) Muskerry: 2-15 (2-1-13) 

Carbery had too much for Muskerry in the McCarthy Insurance Group Divisions/Colleges Premier SFC seeded final at Páirc Uí Rinn on Friday evening.

They are now the inaugural winners of the Derry Gowen Cup, named after a man who served his club, his division Avondhu, and Cork football with distinction across many years.

Gene O’Donovan’s side fully deserved the victory as they claimed this section for the first time since 2022. Three early orange flags laid the foundation and they never trailed at any stage.

Carbery led by six at the quick whistle, having been eight in front at one point.

They were never in danger and controlled the second half to close it out by eight points. Carbery now face UCC next month, with the winners advancing to the championship proper.

In sizzling heat, it was no surprise the game began as a slow burner. 

Carbery eventually hit the front through a Ryan O’Donovan two-pointer, followed by an orange flag from a free by the same player.

The Barryroe sharpshooter might have goaled too, but his effort was deflected away, while Olan O’Donovan was also unlucky with a goal chance

It was one-way traffic ten minutes in, and the West Cork outfit registered their third two-pointer when Damien Gore slotted over. 

They slowly began to get a grip, with Alan Quinn effective around the middle third. Muskerry kicked two of the next four points before Seán O’Hanlon billowed the net after Quinn’s strong involvement, leaving it 0-8 to 1-3 after 19 minutes.

 

Ryan O'Donovan of Carbery has Muskerry's Ryan Sabas for company. Pic: Martin Walsh.Ryan O’Donovan of Carbery has Muskerry’s Ryan Sabas for company. Pic: Martin Walsh.

That burst didn’t reflect the overall pattern, as Carbery pushed on again with three quick white flags, Olan Corcoran’s effort the pick of them. 

The sides traded scores as Carbery led 0-12 to 1-4, with Corcoran adding another beauty.

Carbery then got the goal they were craving when Cork footballer Ruairí Deane set up Aaron Hayes for an easy finish. 

They swapped white flags before Muskerry finished the half strongly with points from Liam O’Connor and Eolan O’Leary, leaving it 1-13 to 1-7 at the break.

A Twohig free got Muskerry moving early in the second half, but it didn’t spark a revival. Carbery stitched three points together to lead 1-16 to 1-8 after 38 minutes.

Sub Jack Kelleher pointed twice in quick succession for Muskerry before two goals arrived in short order. Deane looked to have put the game to bed before Ian Jones replied with a close-range finish, 2-16 to 2-10 after 44 minutes.

Gore and Corcoran pointed to restore breathing space. A Twohig two-pointer cut the gap to six, but Carbery remained comfortable.

 

Olan Corcoran of Carbery gets away from Muskerry's Mark Corrigan. Pic: Martin Walsh.Olan Corcoran of Carbery gets away from Muskerry’s Mark Corrigan. Pic: Martin Walsh.

Carbery were 2-21 to 2-13 ahead after 54 minutes and firmly in control. Liam O’Connor and O’Hanlon pointed to reduce the margin again, but time was against Muskerry.

Carbery kicked the last two points to deservedly progress.

Scorers for Carbery: R O’Donovan 0-7 (1 2pt, 1 2pt f, 0-1 f), A Hayes 1-1, D Gore (1 2pt), O Corcoran 0-4 each, L Shorten, O O’Donovan 0-2 each, R Deane, L Hourihan, K O’Driscoll 0-1 each.

Scorers for Muskerry: S O’Hanlon 1-2, L Twohig 0-4 (1 2pt, 0-2 f), E O’Leary 0-3, I Jones 1-0, L O’Connor, J Kelleher 0-2 each, S Dornan, C Donovan 0-1 each.

CARBERY: C Madden (Barryroe); L Hourihan (St Colum’s), P Collins (Randal Óg), J Collins (Ilen Rovers); O Harrington (Kilmeen), K O’Brien (Gabriel Rangers), C O’Neill (Randal Óg); A Hayes (St James’), M Sheehan (Goleen); K O’Driscoll (Gabriel Rangers), D Gore (Kilmacabea, capt), R Deane (Bantry Blues); R O’Donovan (Barryroe), O Corcoran (St Mary’s), O O’Donovan (Barryroe).

Subs: S Daly (Randal Óg) for K O’Driscoll (h-t), L Shorten (Tadhg McCarthaigh) for O Harrington (37), R O’Driscoll (St Oliver Plunkett’s) for O O’Donovan (55), T Cronin (St Colum’s) for K O’Brien (61).

MUSKERRY: G Ó Luasa (Naomh Abán); R Sabas (Macroom), W Ronan (Kilmurry, capt), L Ryan (Inniscarra); A Quinn (Macroom), M Corrigan (Macroom), C Dodd (Canovee); C Donovan (Macroom), S Dornan (Inniscarra); M O’Brien (Ballinora), I Jones (Uibh Laoire), S O’Hanlon (Donoughmore); L O’Connor (Inniscarra), E O’Leary (Macroom), L Twohig (Aghinagh).

Subs: S O’Riordan (Naomh Abán) for R Sabas, J Kelleher (Canovee) for M O’Brien (both h-t), D Holland (Donoughmore) for C Dodd (41), D Morrissey (Donoughmore) for C Donovan (55).

Referee: Pa O’Driscoll (Bride Rovers).

CARBERY DEFEAT DUHALLOW IN DIVISIONAL S.F.C/SHIP SEMI-FINAL

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Carbery win a dramatic Divisional SFC semi final tie against Duhallow with a late point

The winners led 3-16 to 0-16 with five minutes to go, but still needed a late Olan Corcoran point to get them over the line
Carbery win a dramatic Divisional SFC semi final tie against Duhallow with a late point
Donncha O’Connor, Duhallow, Olan O’Donovan, Carbery.  Cork County Divisions/Colleges Premier Senior Football Championship Seeded Semi Final, Duhallow V’s Carbery, at Pairc Ui Rinn, Cork.
 

                       Carbery 3-18

                     Duhallow 1-23

A point in the dying seconds of injury time from Olan Corcoran was the difference as Carbery edged passed Duhallow in the semi-finals of the McCarthy Insurance Group Divisions/Colleges Football Championship Páirc Uí Rinn on Tuesday night.

The West Cork side had been 11 points up with 12 minutes ago when their Duhallow rivals staged a comeback and levelled the game for the first time with the clock in the red.

Carbery had been cruising up until that point, with a performance that involved a spread of scorers all over the park.

Damien Gore topped the charts with a 0-9, while Olan O’Donovan scored two goals and Ruairi Deane got one.

Carbery had been well in control, and their reward for this was a 0-13 to 0-6 advantage at the break.

 

Conor O'Callaghan, Duhallow, Ruairi Deane, Carbery, battle for the high ball.  Cork County Divisions/Colleges Premier Senior Football Championship Seeded Semi Final, Duhallow V's Carbery, at Pairc Ui Rinn, Cork.

Conor O’Callaghan, Duhallow, Ruairi Deane, Carbery, battle for the high ball.  Cork County Divisions/Colleges Premier Senior Football Championship Seeded Semi Final, Duhallow V’s Carbery, at Pairc Ui Rinn, Cork.

Ryan O’Donovan then split the posts from outside the arc and the forward added to this with a routine score from close range just seconds later.

Carbery were comfortable, despite Duhallow rallying late in the half with Kevin Crowley, Donncha O’Connor, and Seamus Hickey getting in to score for Duhallow.

 

Seamus Hickey, Duhallow, Aaron Hayes, Carbery.Seamus Hickey, Duhallow, Aaron Hayes, Carbery.

This pattern continued after the restart as Carbery managed to outscore Duhallow 0-4 to 0-1, with Gore adding two more to his collection during this streak.

Then came the first goal, set up by Ryan O’Donovan and fired in by Olan O’Donovan in the 38th minute.

A second followed after a lull, with the forward once again getting in to score and that made it 2-16 to 0-11 in the 47th minute.

Duhallow eventually went for goals, and an effort that fell to Jack Curtin was blazed wide from the edge of the square.

Deane tried his luck at the other end from a similar position, and the shot had so much power it was turned in by Fachtna O’Connor in the 54th minute to make the scoreboard read 3-16 to 0-16.

Duhallow went for it with Donnacha O’Connor raising a white flag and Luke Murphy goaling, just before he nailed a two pointer. A Donnacha O’Connor two pointer levelled things up as the clubs drew level for the first time since throw in with just 60 seconds left to play.

It came down to a breakaway point for Carbery that was fisted over the bar by Corcoran.

Scorers for Carbery: D Gore 0-9 (2 2pts); O O’Donovan 2-2, R O’Donovan 0-4 (1 2pt), R Deane 1-0; O Corcoran 0-2, L Hourihane 0-1.

Duhallow: L Murphy 1-12 (3 2pts, 3f); D O’Connor 0-8 (3 2pts); K Crowley, S Hickey, and H Linehan 0-1 each.

CARBERY: D O’Sullivan (Ilen Rovers); L Hourihane (St. Colum’s), P Collins (Randal Og), J Collins (Ilen Rovers); A Hayes (St. James), K O’Brien (Gabriel Rangers), T Cronin (St. Colum’s); C O’Neill (Randal Og), M Sheehan (Goleen); S Connolly (Ilen Rovers), D Gore (Kilmacabea), O Corcoran (St. Mary’s); R O’Donovan (Barryroe), R Deane (Bantry Blues), O O’Donovan (Barryroe).

Subs: K Casey (Bantry Blues) for Connolly (24); L Shorten (Tadhg MacCartaigh) for Corcoran (47), S O’Donovan (Kilmeen) for Cronin (59).

DUHALLOW: F O’Connor (Cullen); K Crowley (Millstreet), K Cremin (Boherbue), D Buckley (Boherbue); C Murphy (Castlemagner), S Curtin (Rockchapel), C Curtin (Rockchapel); C O’Callaghan (Dromtarriffe), P O’Callaghan (Kiskeam); G O’Sullivan (Boherbue), S Hickey (Rockchapel), E Murphy (Rockchapel); D O’Connor (Ballydesmond), L Murphy (Cullen), J Curtin (Rockchapel).

Subs: S Hickey (Millstreet) for E Hickey (39); H Linehan (Millstreet) for C O’Callaghan (45), B O’Carroll (Rockchapel) for P O’Callaghan (51).

Referee: Canice Walsh (Nemo Rangers)

 

Divisions/Colleges HC: Seandún prevail after extra time against Carbery

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Divisions/Colleges HC: Seandún prevail

after extra time against Carbery

City side progress to meet Muskerry 
Thanks to Denis Hurley

               SEANDÚN 1-25  CARBERY 0-25 (aet)

Having been pegged back late in normal time, Seandún responded well in extra time to take victory over Carbery in Tuesday’s Co-op SuperStores Divisions/Colleges Hurling Championship game in Ovens.

The three-point lead that had been wiped out to force the additional 20 minutes was soon restored as Ruairí Quirke points and Seán Daly added two more and they would hold that cushion for the bulk of the additional period, despite good Carbery fees from Mike Cahalane and Shane Murnane.

Ultimately, the south-west division could not find a goal and Seandún – competing for the first time since 2021 – progress to a meeting with Muskerry in August.

In normal time, Carbery had made the early running, with Darren O’Donovan a stand-out, scoring four points from play as they amassed a 0-7 to 0-2 lead by the end of the first quarter.

Seandún did have an early goal chance as Seán Daly forced a turnover and tested Shane Collins, but even at that early stage Seandún were betraying the signs of wastefulness that would result in 19 wides over the hour.

Carbery fashioned a goal opportunity as Jamie Lucey was denied by Conor Harrington but as their scoring rate dropped, Seandún came back into the game. Frees from Calvin O’Donovan and a nice Shane O’Donovan point were followed by a good Dylan Barrett individual score to bring them to within a goal – in the midst of that, impressive defending from Carbery’s Seámus Crowley had prevented a Liam Harrington effort.

It was 0-12 to 0-9 for Carbery at the interval, but Seandún got on top on the restart and were level by the 42nd minute as Tomás O’Neill’s pass allowed Barrett to find the net with a low shot.

 

Seandun's Shane O'Donovan races away from Carbery's Darren O'Donovan. Picture: David KeaneSeandun’s Shane O’Donovan races away from Carbery’s Darren O’Donovan. Picture: David Keane

A second goal almost followed immediately, Collins saving well from Seandún sub David Malone, but despite some cheap wides, the city side hit the front for the first time through Daly.

By the 53rd minute, another from Daly, sandwiched by two from Shane O’Donovan, had them three ahead, 1-16 to 0-16, and they were still three in front as the game moved into injury time.

However, they missed opportunities to make the game save and points from Carbery subs Liam Dooley and Denis Collins closed the gap before Cahalane levelled with a 65th-minute free, despite Seandún protestations over the amount of time added on.

Scorers for Seandún: D Barrett 1-4 (0-1 sl), S Daly (0-1 f), R Quirke (0-2 f, 0-1 65), S O’Donovan (0-2 f, 0-1 65) 0-5 each, C O’Donovan 0-4 (0-3 f), L Harrington, D Malone 0-1 each.

Carbery: D O’Donovan (0-1 sl), M Cahalane (0-6 f, 0-1 65) 0-7 each, R Crowley, M Hickey 0-2 each, K Twohig, L Hourihane, J Lucey, S Murnane (0-1 f), L Dooley, D Collins, D McCarthy 0-1 each.

SEANDÚN: C Harrington (Passage); L Malone (Mayfield), T Harrington (Passage), R Quinlan (White’s Cross); D Daly (Bishopstown), S Harrington (Passage), S O’Donovan (Mayfield); E O’Sullivan (Mayfield), S O’Reilly (Whitechurch); T O’Neills (Passage), D Barrett (Passage), R Quirke (Delanys); C O’Donovan (Mayfield), L Harrington (Passage), S Daly (St Vincent’s).

Subs: D Malone (Mayfield) for Harrington (35), R Foley (Bishopstown) for C O’Donovan (48), C Daly (Bishopstown) for D Daly (half-time in extra time).

CARBERY: S Collins (Clonakilty); S Crowley (Randal Óg), T Twohig (Bandon), N Barrett (Clonakilty); P Collins (Randal Óg), S Murnane (St Colum’s), R Lucey (Diarmuid Ó Mathúna’s); M Cahalane (Bandon), L Hourihane (St Colum’s); M Hickey (Kilbrittain), D O’Donovan (St Mary’s), R Crowley (Kilbrittain); J Lucey (Diarmuid Ó Mathúna’s), C O’Donovan (Diarmuid Ó Mathúna’s), K Twohig (Kilbree).

Subs: L Dooley (St James’) for K Twohig (33), C McCarthy (Bandon) for C O’Donovan (44), D Collins (Randal Óg) for Crowley (55), T Cronin (St Colum’s) for D O’Donovan (60+3, injured), D O’Donovan for Cronin (extra time), G O’Donovan (Diarmuid Ó Mathúna’s) for Hickey (69), D McCarthy (Bantry Blues) for Hourihane (71).

Referee: K O’Sullivan (Valley Rovers).

CARBERY GROUP CARBERY BEARA DIVISION 2 FOOTBALL FINAL 2026

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UPCOMING  FIXTURE

CARBERY/BEARA DIVISION 2 FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL

DIARMUID O MATHUNAS v TADHG MAC CARTHAIGH

DATE: FRIDAY 26th JUNE @ 7.30pm

VENUE: SAM MAGUIRE PARK DUNMANWAY

REFEREE: JAMES KINGSTON (CARBERY RANGERS)

 

CARBERY OVERCOME DUHALLOW IN PREMIER 1 HURLING LEAGUE

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CARBERY UNDER 15 HURLERS HARD EARNED WIN AGAINST DUHALLOW IN  PREMIER 1 LEAGUE

Carbery Under 15 hurlers continued on their winning way with a hard-earned 4-8 to 2-12 win over Duhallow at Millstreet Town Park on Thursday, 11th June.Conditions were far from perfect with a continuous mist falling throughout the match together with a breeze blowing straight down the pitch.Carbery were unable to play Jack Allen (Newcestown) and Oisín McCabe (Owen Gaels), who have been promoted to the Cork Squad.
          With the aid of the elements, Carbery started on a high note when Conor Cullinane netted in the second minute and soon after midfielder, Aidan Morgan, slotted over a free.Duhallow, however, dominated the opening 10 minutes, as Mark Cronin, operating at centre-half-forward, fired over four points, with full-forward, Michael Farrissey, adding another minor.In the 13th minute, wing-back, Eoin Bourke, made a spectacular run through the Duhallow defence and crashed the ball to the back of the net.Conor Cullinane then collected a 65 and sent over the bar to leave Carbery ahead 2-3 to 0-5 after 15 minutes.
          Carbery drove on regardless and two good points from Jack Twomey plus another from Jake Burke put them further ahead.A scrambled goal and two points brought Duhallow back into the game.Conor Cullinane then turned the game on its head when he tore through for two brilliant goals.Duhallow replied with three further points to leave the half-time score:Carbery 4-6 ; Duhallow 1-8 after a most entertaining opening – half.
          Duhallow dominated the second-half for long periods as they sought to reduce Carbery’s lead.They added three points in the third-quarter, with Eoin Burke replying with a minor from a free for Carbery.Time and again, the Carbery rearguard repulsed anything that Duhallow could throw at them, with goalkeeper Eoghan Holland making a series of outstanding saves.Conor Cullinane lifted the siege with a point after 26 minutes, while a late goal and a point brought Duhallow to within two points of their opponents.Try as they might, they were unable to break down the barriers of resistance put up by Carbery defence in the remaining minutes.Carbery held out for a famous victory, winning by 4-8 to 2-12                                                                        
                                                                                                              CARBERY                                                                            
              Eoghan Holland (Sam Maguires)
Dylan Barry (Bantry Blues)    Seán Evans (Newcestown)   Killian O’Sullivan (Bantry Blues)
 
Jack Twomey (Newcestown)    Tadhg Hickey (Newcestown)   Eoin Bourke (Ahán Gaels)
 
  Aidan Morgan (Newcestown)                        Tadhg Kelly (Newcestown)
 
Mac Dara O’Mahony (Newcestown)   Calvin O’Brien (Bantry Blues)  Jake Burke (St. James)
 
Brehon O’Mahony (St. James)   Conor Cullinane (Owen Gaels) Alan Minehane (St. Colum’s)
 
Subs: Fiachra Garrett (O’Donovan Rossa) for Mac Dara O’Mahony ; Jack Dineen (Ahán Gaels) for Alan Minehane (Both half-time) ; Jack Hegarty (St. James) for Jake Burke ; Matthew Hayes (Clonakilty ) for Brehon O’Mahony.
Referee : Peter Watson (Chairperson, Rebel Óg)
 Carbery play Douglas in the League on 25th June.

THANKS TO DON DESMOND CARBERY RÚNAI FOR REPORT

CARBERY GROUP CARBERY DIVISION 1 HURLING LEAGUE FINAL

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UPCOMING CARBERY GROUP DIVISION 1 HURLING LEAGUE FINAL

KILBREE v CLONAKILTY

VENUE: AHIOHILL

DATE: THURSDAY 11th JUNE

TIME: 7.30p.m.

EXTRA-TIME & PENALTIES

REFEREE: TADHG SHEEHAN (St.MARY’s)

CARBERY UNDER 15 HURLERS DEFEAT MIDLETON IN PREMIER 1 LEAGUE

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CARBERY UNDER 15 HURLERS CONTINUE WINNING WAY
    Carbery 6-17 Midleton 1-10

Carbery continued their fine form in the county U.15 premier 1 hurling league when registering their
third win in four outings with a decisive win over Midleton in Newcestown on Thursday evening last.
This is the first time Carbery entered an U.15 team in the premier league and having to field without
players from top clubs Ibane Gaels and Bandon, who are already in premier, it was feared that the team
would be out of its depth in premier 1. The very opposite has proved the case as the West Cork lads have
taken the scalps of hurling teams Blackrock, Glen Rovers and now Midleton in convincing style. Adding
to their difficulty is that two of their best players who impressed in earlier games and were promoted to
the Cork U.15 squad are now not allowed to play with the Carbery team. After this overwhelming defeat
of Midleton there is now the danger of the team losing more of their best players.
Whatever about the future, this was a tremendous display by Carbery, especially as they lost their best
forward, Conor Cullinane, through injury after only fifteen minutes. Cullinane had already registered 1-1
before his departure, dominating at centre forward. With the breeze Carbery were well in the ascendency
at that stage, leading by 2-5 to 0-2. The first goal from Cullinane arrived in the third minute and the
second from outstanding full forward, Jack Allen, in the 12th minute. The points came from Allen, two
from play and one from a free, Cullinane and Calvin O’Brien. Midleton had only two points on the board,
from Eoin Magan and Zac Walsh, free.
Scoring slowed in the second quarter as Carbery recovered from Cullinane’s departure and Midleton
came more into the game with the use of a sweeper. Carbery had further points from O’Brien, 2, Allen,
free, and Jack Twomey. Midleton had a solitary point from Caoilfhionn O’Connell in response, 2-9 to 0-3
at half time.
Carbery faced the breeze in the second half, but there was no slacking off and four points in a row
from Allen, including three from frees as the over-run Midleton backs resorted to fouling, put them firmly
in the driver’s seat. Zac Walsh had Midleton’s opening point of the half but when wing back, Aidan
Morgan, struck for the first of his two goals for Carbery in the 40th minute, the game was as good as over.
Midleton picked up the pace then with Andrew McSweeney thundering into the game registering two
points followed by a goal in the 43rd minute. However, the staunch Carbery full back line was not to be
breached again with Seán Evans outstanding in the centre, well flanked by Dylan Barry and Killian
O’Sullivan. A big plus was the classy performance of Tadhg Kelly at midfield, well assisted by Calvin
O’Brien. The third quarter finished with Carbery’s fourth goal from Brehon O’Mahony and it was 4-13 to
1-6 entering the final quarter.
Both teams emptied their benches and it was Carbery who still finished stronger with goals from
Morgan and sub, MacDara O’Mahony, plus points from Allen, two frees, and O’Mahony. Midleton
replied with points from Zac Walsh, two from frees and one from play, and Andrew McSweeney. A
highlight of the closing minutes was a wonderful triple save from Carbery goalkeeper, Eoghan Holland.
Final score was 6-17 to 1-10.
Scorers: Carbery – Jack Allen (7f) 1-9, Aidan Morgan 2-0, Conor Cullinane and MacDara O’Mahony
1-1 each, Brehon O’Mahony 1-0, Calvin O’Brien 0-3, Jack Twomey and Tadhg Kelly 0-1 each. Midleton
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Carbery: Eoghan Holland (Sam Maguires), Dylan Barry (Newcestown), Seán Evans (do.), Killian
O’Sullivan (Bantry Blues), Jack Twomey (Newcestown), Tadhg Hickey (do.), Aidan Morgan (do.), Calvin
O’Brien (Bantry Blues), Tadhg Kelly (Newcestown), Eoin Burke (Ahán Gaels), Conor Cullinane (Owen
Gaels), Jack Hegarty (St. James), Tommy Newman (Sam Maguires), Jack Allen (Newcestown), Daniel
Cronin (Kilbrittain). Subs used, Alan Minihane (St. Colum’s), Brehon O’Mahony (St. James), Jake Burke
(St. James), MacDara O’Mahony (Newcestown), Shane Cronin (Bantry Blues), Luke Barry
(Newcestown), Jack Dineen (Ahán Gaels), Matthew Hayes(Clonakilty).
Midleton: Charlie Kenneally, Devan Dennehy, Seán Barry, Jack Twohig, Harry Cronin, Jack
McSweeney, Andrew McSweeney, Tadhg Cronin, Caoilfhionn O’Connell, Eoin Magan, Ewan Quirke
Lee, Zac Walsh, Jack Flynn, Harry Lutz, Callan McCarthy. Subs used, Rhys Hurley, Aiden Harrington,
Sam Mulcahy.
Referee: Olan O’Donovan, Clonakilty.

Our Star: Seán Evans at full back and Jack Allen at full forward stood out for Carbery but the classy,
hard-working display of midfielder, Tadhg Kelly, earns our vote.

THANKS TO TOM LYONS