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Irish Examiner
4 days ago
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Cork Football League: Barrs and Clon in the driving seat
St Finbarr's and Clonakilty are the favourites to make the final of Division 1 in the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Football League after both teams registered important wins in the penultimate round of the competition. They are tied on 14 points each as both sides took advantage of Nemo Rangers dropping points against their neighbours from Douglas. Clon welcomed bottom-placed Carrigaline to town on Sunday morning, knowing that a win would put them top of the table as they enjoy the head-to-head advantage over the Barrs. They ran out winners by 2-17 to 2-12 in Ahamilla as Carrigaline fought tooth and nail to get themselves out of the relegation zone. Dara Ó Sé top scored for Clon with 0-5, Ross Campbell and James Mannix both grabbed 1-1, Conor Daly clipped 0-3 while Sean McEvoy contributed 0-2. Niall Coakley matched Ó Sé's 0-5 for Carrig while Kieran McCarthy and Ryan Delaney both registered 1-1. St Finbarr's defeated St Michael's by 0-17 to 1-7 on Thursday evening. Steven Sherlock once again led the way for the Barrs, shooting 0-9 with 0-5 coming from play and one two-pointer coming from a free. Cillian Myers Murray clipped 0-5, with 0-4 coming from outside the scoring arc while Bill O'Connell and Fionn Crowley also raised white flags. The Barrs led by 0-12 to 0-7 before a goal from Domhnall Cremin gave the hosts a sniff of a chance that they could not take. Luke O'Herlihy hit 0-5, including one two-pointer while Daniel Meany also got his name on the scoresheet. The result means Michael's and Carrigaline remain on two points and will need a win along with a bit of luck on the final day if they are to avoid the drop. Nemo Rangers missed their chance to make it to 14 points after they lost to Douglas by 0-16 to 1-7 on Thursday. Rob Hanley raised an orange flag from play and from a free for Douglas, Pádraig Lucey and Adam Cantwell both clipped 0-3 while goalkeeper Andrew Cotter landed a two-point free. Conor Horgan led the charge for Nemo with 0-4, Bryan Hayes clipped 0-3 while Ronan Dalton bagged the goal. Castlehaven guaranteed themselves Division 1 football for 2026 by recording a 1-20 to 2-9 win at home to Éire Óg. Michael Hurley was the main man for the Haven, helping himself to 0-8 while Jamie O'Driscoll raised two orange flags and one white one, Seán Browne hit 1-1 and Micheál Maguire scored 0-4. Brian Hurley grabbed 1-3 for Éire Óg, Jack Murphy kicked 0-3 and Dylan Foley landed their other major. The Ovens side need to avoid defeat against Cill na Martra on the final day to secure their safety. Speaking of Cill na Martra, they registered their fourth win of the campaign, beating Newcestown by 2-15 to 0-17. Ciarán Ó Duinnín top-scored for the Gaeltacht men with 1-2, Shane Ó Duinnín grabbed their other major while Jason MacCárthaigh clipped 0-4. David Buckley was Newcestown's main man with 0-7, while Richard O'Sullivan and Niall Kelly both clipped 0-2. In Division 2, Carbery Rangers had already guaranteed themselves promotion and a place in the final by beating Béal Átha 'n Ghaorthaidh by 3-15 to 3-8 last weekend, with Ciarán McCarthy, Conor Twomey and John O'Brien grabbing the goals. Knocknagree will join them in Division 1 next season after they beat Fermoy by 1-21 to 0-13 on Sunday morning. Tadc O'Mahony scored their goal, Michael McSweeney scored 0-9, Anthony O'Connor clipped 0-6 with half of them coming from play, while Denis O'Connor scored 0-3. The table-toppers will have a dress rehearsal for the final when they clash in the last round. Knocknagree's win had the knock on effect of relegating Fermoy, and Kanturk followed them through the trapdoor on Sunday afternoon after they played out a 2-10 to 1-13 draw away to Castletownbere. James Harrington bagged 1-1 for the home side, Gérard Healy raised the other green flag, while Fintan Fenner, Andrew O'Sullivan and Gary Murphy all kicked 0-2. Dohenys remained in third spot after they defeated O'Donovan Rossa by 3-18 to 1-20 in Dunmanway. Three first half goals put the home side in pole position as they led by 3-5 to 0-7 at the break. The Skibbereen side fought hard, however, with Kevin Davis kicking 0-12, Dave Shannon landing 1-3 and Niall Daly clipping 0-3. Finally, Valley Rovers played out two draws in five days at home to Béal Átha and away to Ballincollig. On Tuesday it finished 1-10 to 0-13. Tim Ó Laoire had the goal for the Gaeltacht side with Seán Ó Muineacháin impressing. Then, on Sunday. It finished Ballincollig 1-11, Valley Rovers 0-14. Steve Coughlan scored the Ballincollig goal while Peter O'Neill, Kevin Browne and Chris Walsh all clipped 0-2. Adam Walsh Murphy and Ciarán McCarthy did the bulk of the scoring for the Valleys in both games.
Irish Examiner
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
Peter Dowdall: Action stations at Mallow Home & Garden Festival
As the days lengthen and the sun shines brighter, gardens have once more taken centre stage, but with the increasing unpredictability of our weather, long dry spells followed by sudden downpours, it's becoming clear that our traditional approaches to gardening may need a rethink. This year's Chelsea Flower Show echoed that sentiment, showcasing designs and plant selections that embrace resilience and sustainability. The focus on drought-tolerant plants was noticeable. The Karoo Garden, inspired by South Africa's semi-desert, showcased succulents and hardy species suited to arid conditions. More locally, the Garden of the Future featured dry-resistant plants like rock rose, Cistus × purpureus and chickpeas Cicer arietinum. Angela and Henk Veldman and Joan O'Donovan, all from Courtmachsherry, at Mallow Home & Garden Festival. Pictures: Eddie O'Hare Adding these plants to our gardens doesn't mean compromising on beauty. The Sally Holmes rose, with its large white blooms, was a highlight at Chelsea, showing that elegance and hardiness can coexist. Likewise, the Allium siculum, or Sicilian honey garlic, with its bell-shaped flowers, adds structure and thrives in drier soils. Garden design was key to water-wise gardening at the show. Naturalistic planting, gravel paths, and mulch helped retain soil moisture and cut down on extra watering. Raised beds and containers improved control over soil and drainage. Adapting gardens by starting with small changes can be effective. Adding drought-tolerant plants, using mulch to retain soil moisture, and adjusting watering routines are all practical steps. The Chelsea Flower Show illustrated that these modifications can create sustainable yet visually appealing and interesting gardens. Graham Walker from Carrigaline at Mallow Home & Garden Festival. Bringing such inspiration down to earth and into our own hands, as always, was Mallow Home & Garden Festival, which unfolded from Friday, May 23, to Sunday, May 25, at Cork Racecourse. It was a real show experience as festivalgoers walked through the gardens, smelled the flowers, and growers and designers gave us an insight into their work, before garden-lovers packed their car boots with their plant purchases. Trish O'Sullivan (left) and Tina Cronin both from Cullen. After attending, people didn't just take home tools, furniture and crafts, but clever design ideas for inside and out, as over 200 exhibitors showcased everything from home improvement solutions to artisan food and drink. The 25 stunning show gardens on display offered ideas that work in real gardens here in Ireland. The gathering of Irish Specialist Nursery Association members, in the stables area of the racecourse, provided us with the opportunity to snap up rare gems not to be seen in a standard garden centre. For me personally, one of the best parts of the weekend is the series of free gardening talks and demonstrations, and I enjoyed sharing knowledge along with my good friend Paraic Horkan as we covered everything from planting combinations to garden design, pest control to pollinator-friendly practices and taking a resilient approach to gardening. Irish Examiner gardening columnist Peter Dowdall speaking at Mallow Home and Garden Festival. All in all, as we head into the warmer months, perhaps it's time to take a leaf out of Chelsea's book and embrace this more resilient approach. All smiles: Frances and Noel Horgan, Dromahane, with Barkley, at Mallow Home & Garden Festival. After all, a garden that can weather the extremes is one that will continue to bring joy, come rain or shine. But let's be honest, the idea of a drought-resilient garden can conjure up images of dry gravel beds and lifeless, beige expanses. The reality, though, couldn't be further from that, especially if you draw a little inspiration from the likes of the show gardens at Chelsea this year. Dressed to impress: Laleh and Ariobanzan O'Sullivan from Castletroy. There was colour, texture, and even romance in many of the drought-leaning plant choices, with designers managing to capture wildness and beauty without sacrificing resilience. Adham Jaber and Barra O Donnabhain from Aghabullogue at the Mallow Home & Garden Festival 2025. Take, for example, the widespread use of achillea in warm golds, apricots, and pinks. This plant not only thrives in dry, free-draining soil, but it also attracts pollinators in droves and holds its own structure beautifully well into autumn. And then there were the swaying grasses, things like Stipa tenuissima and Sesleria autumnalis, both light and airy, drought-hardy, and full of gentle movement that brings a garden to life even when everything else seems to be wilting. One of the key things to understand is that drought-resilient doesn't mean bone dry. It's more about reducing the need for constant intervention. Instead of daily hosepipe sessions and feeding schedules, you're building a system that's balanced, where plants cope, soils retain just enough moisture, and every drop of water does its job. The soil, really, is the foundation of it all. In much the same way, a healthy gut leads to a healthy body; good soil will set you up for a thriving garden with far less effort. Adding organic matter, compost, leaf mould or well-rotted manure not only improves the structure of the soil, allowing it to retain more moisture during dry periods, but also helps it drain properly when the heavens do finally open. Mulching that improved soil with bark, straw, or even gravel, depending on your preferred look, helps to lock that moisture in and reduce evaporation. Marguerite and Eimear O'Farrell from Dripsey. There's also something to be said for planting density. In many of the Chelsea gardens this year, we saw a move away from the isolated specimen planting of decades past, in favour of layered, naturalistic groupings. When plants grow close together, they create a microclimate at soil level, with less exposure to sun and wind, and more retained humidity. Think of a patch of Salvia nemorosa underplanted with Erigeron karvinskianus, and flanked by Lavandula Hidcote. All are sun lovers, all cope well with dryness, and together they create a tapestry that looks stunning while working to support itself. Another subtle but important tip: water less often, but more deeply. A light sprinkle each evening encourages shallow roots, which are far more vulnerable during hot weather. But a deep soak once or twice a week, ideally in the early morning or late evening, teaches roots to grow downwards, tapping into moisture further below the surface. It's about changing our habits as gardeners, not just changing the plants. Una Tierney, Mallow, Teresa Hogan, Waterfall, and Mary Weir, Mallow. And while we're changing habits, it's worth taking a moment to think about the thirsty parts of the garden we've accepted without question. Lawns are a good example. They're often the most water-demanding part of the garden and arguably the least useful to wildlife. Instead of a monoculture of grass, could that space become a mini meadow? Or at least tolerate a bit of clover and selfheal, which not only require less watering, but also support pollinators and improve soil health? Pam O'Regan, Vicarstown, with Coco, and Bernadette Moran, Waterfall, at Mallow. One of the show gardens this year took exactly that approach. Rather than presenting the perfect green lawn, it featured a blend of native wildflowers, yarrow, and low-growing thyme, creating a soft and textured mat that hummed with life and barely needed a drop of extra water. There was also a noticeable emphasis on Mediterranean-style planting. It makes sense, countries like Spain and Italy have been managing dry summers for centuries, and many of the plants that thrive there do just as well here, provided they have good drainage. Rosemary, sage, oregano, phlomis, euphorbia, all of them performed well at Chelsea and could perform just as beautifully in a dry border at home. Ultimately, gardening with the climate rather than against it isn't a compromise. It's a philosophy that leads to healthier, more vibrant gardens and to gardeners who aren't constantly battling the weather.
Irish Examiner
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Kevin Griffin powers Kerry to third consecutive Munster minor title with victory over Cork
Munster MFC final: Kerry 0-18 Cork 0-9 A professional first half display against the elements, aided by an attacking tour-de-force from influential full-forward Kevin Griffin, inspired Kerry to a deserved three-in-a-row of provincial minor football titles against a wasteful Cork at Austin Stack Park. This Munster decider in Tralee was virtually done and dusted by the half-time break, with the Rebels four points adrift (0-8 to 0-4) having failed to take advantage of the breeze at their backs. A tally of 11 wides, to six, over the hour told the story. From the Kingdom's perspective, without hitting any superlative heights, they were reliable and consistent at the back, energetic and combative around the middle and, with the flame-haired Griffin leading the line with eight points, they had the extra attacking firepower. With Cork having the wind from the throw-in, they would have been hoping to make a positive start. However, with wing-back Danny Murphy opening the scoring, and Ben Kelliher adding a free, it was Kerry who began brightest. With the midfield exchanges being tightly contested, Ben Corkery Delaney's physical presence around the centre helping Cork to settle, points from Eoin Maguire (free), and the afore-mentioned Carrigaline man, had the sides at parity after six minutes. That was still the scenario a the first-quarter mark (0-3 apiece), but, thanks to the voracious appetite of Alex Tuohy to garner breaking ball and, with Mark O'Carroll and Maidhc Ó Sé working like demons, the hosts gained a form of control. At the same time, the Rebels were not without their scoring opportunities, but their finishing was of the profligate variety. Kerry were that bit more clinical, White (free), Kelliher and O'Carroll opening up a three-point lead (0-6 to 0-3). Keith Ricken's charges badly needed a goal, and they almost got one in the 23rd minute, when Corkery Delaney cut through the heart of the Kingdom defence before forcing Ruairí Kennedy into a superb save. Excellent anticipatory defending by David Sargent prevented the rebound from being buried. Impressive full-back Eoghan Joy made another excellent block shortly after, and two excellent points from Griffin (one off the right, one off the left), gave Kerry a four-point cushion at the interval (0-8 to 0-4), with a magnificent block by Cork wing-back Eoin Looney prevented White from netting. To be fair, despite the early boost on the resumption of a Griffin two-point free, Kerry didn't pull up any trees in the third quarter. The wayward shooting began to also affect the hosts, and Cork were still in contention entering the final quarter (0-11 to 0-7). With Tadhg O'Connell making a significant impact off the bench, and the towering Griffin kicking a splendid two-pointer from play off the outside of his right boot, the Kingdom finally put the foot on the accelerator, quickly pulling nine points clear (0-16 to 0-7). The outstanding Tuohy had gone off injured at that juncture, with Cork losing centre-back Cathal McCarthy to a straight red card in the 54th minute. Despite the best efforts of Corkery Delaney, there was no way back, Wayne Quillinan's side sealing the win through O'Connell and White (free). Scorers for Kerry: K Griffin 0-8 (1tpf, 1tp, 0-1f), B Kelliher 0-3 (0-2fs), G White 0-3(fs), T O'Connell 0-2, D Murphy, M O'Carroll 0-1 each. Scorers for Cork: E Maguire 0-4 (0-2fs), B Corkery Delaney 0-3 (0-1f), T Whooley, E Ger O'Sullivan 0-1 each. KERRY: R Kennedy (Kerins O'Rahillys); R Sheridan (Duagh), E Joy (Ballymacelligott), T Ó Slatara (Churchill); D Murphy (Listry), D Sargent (John Mitchels), M Clifford (Fossa); M Ó Sé (An Ghaeltacht), J Curtin (Ballyduff); M O'Carroll (Dr Crokes), G White (John Mitchels), A Tuohy (Austin Stacks); N Lacey (Kerins O'Rahillys), K Griffin (St Michael's/Foilmore), B Kelliher (Dr Crokes). Subs: T O'Connell (Tarbert) for Lacey (46), P Ó Mainnín (Lispole) for Tuohy, inj (50), C McGibney (Churchill) for Clifford (54), J Kissane (Moyvane) for Ó Sé (57), T O'Sullivan (Glenbeigh/Glencar) for Griffin (59). CORK: R Twohig (Kilmeen); B Coffey (Clonakilty), A Keane (Kinsale), M Kiernan (Carrigaline); E Looney (Lyre), C McCarthy (St Colum's), B Cronin (Ballincollig); S Kelleher Leavy (Macroom), R Hayes (Carbery Rangers); T Whooley (Clonakilty), D Flynn (Argideen Rangers), N O'Callaghan (Castlehaven); S O'Sullivan (Aghabullogue), B Corkery Delaney (Carrigaline), E Maguire (Castlehaven). Subs: J Miskella (Ballincollig) for O'Sullivan (ht), E Ger O'Sullivan (Clyda Rovers) for O'Callaghan (38), J O'Leary (Ballinascarthy) for Looney (38), J Hanrahan (Mitchelstown) for Kelleher Leavy (54), L O'Mahony (Ballincollig) for Whooley (59). Referee: T McGrath (Limerick).
Irish Examiner
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork Hurling league round-up: Sars out in front with Rockies after win over Carrigaline
The competition for the top two spots in Division 1 of the Red FM Cork Hurling League hotted up over the weekend, and when the curtain came down on the action, reigning champions Sarsfields, had hit the front for the first time this year. They are tied on eight points with Blackrock while St Finbarr's, Charleville and Fr O'Neill's are just a point behind. Douglas can join Sars and the Rockies on eight points if they beat Carrigtwohill on Monday. Sars claimed top spot as a result of their 4-24 to 1-14 win over Carrigaline on Friday evening. Cork's Jack O'Connor was available for Sars, and he made his presence felt by hitting 1-5 across the hour while Ben Nodwell helped himself to two goals. Colm McCarthy clipped 0-6 for the Riverstown based side, Shane O'Regan scored 0-5 and Killian Murphy registered 1-1. Brian Kelleher led the way for Carrigaline, hitting 0-11, Kevin O'Reilly had their goal while Rhys McCarthy had a brace of points. The result leaves Carrigaline second from bottom with three rounds to play. Fr O'Neill's travelled to Church Road on Saturday looking to reclaim top spot, but it wasn't to be for the Imokilly side as the Rockies ran out winners by 1-25 to 1-18. Robbie Cotter reminded Pat Ryan of his class by hitting 1-6 for the home side, Ryan Sweeney scored 0-6, Niall Cashman plundered 0-5 from midfield while Fionn Coleman raised three white flags. Kevin O'Sullivan was O'Neill's main threat as he hit 0-13, with 0-3 coming from play, while Michael Wall was on the mark for the goal. St Finbarr's were boosted by the availability of William Buckley, Jack Cahalane and John Wigginton Barrett and the return of Billy Hennessy from injury as they bested Kanturk by 5-30 to 0-20 in Neenan Park on Friday. Cahalane and Buckley ran riot, hitting 3-10 and 1-7 respectively with 3-4 of Cahalane's total coming from play. Wigginton Barrett landed the other major while Hennessy clipped a point on his return to action. Ian Walsh, Brian O'Sullivan and Daniel O'Connell carried the fight for Kanturk as they combined for 0-14 of their total. The result leaves the Duhallow men two points adrift of Carrigaline at the bottom of the table. Finally, Charleville edged a point ahead of Glen Rovers after they defeated the city side by 1-22 to 0-20 on Friday. An early David Forde goal gave Charleville a buffer that they always managed to maintain. Forde went on to hit six points across the hour for Charleville while Conor Buckley, Danny O'Flynn and Robert Carroll all clipped 0-3. Diarmuid Wall scored 0-4 for the Glen while Eoin O'Leary, Luke Horgan and Brian Moyland all contributed 0-2. With undefeated Midleton not playing Erin's Own until Tuesday night, Killeagh took their chance to narrow the gap between themselves and the Magpies by beating Na Piarsaigh by 3-15 to 0-18 on Saturday evening. Richie Long hit Na Piarsaigh for 2-8, with 0-6 coming from frees, Andy Leahy sniped 1-2 while Evan Lane had a brace of points. Keith Buckley, Kevin Moynihan and Daire Connery were best for Na Piarsaigh who remain on three points. Ballincollig moved into third spot as a result of their 1-23 to 1-17 win over Fermoy. Brian Keating continued his fine form for Ballincollig as he scored 1-9, with 0-3 coming from play, while Mark Oldham and Cian O'Driscoll both hit 0-3. Jake Carr led the charge for Fermoy, as he clipped 0-9 while Brendan Daly sniped 1-1. Ballymartle joined Newtownshandrum on six points after they edged the Avondhu men by 0-21 to 1-17 in Riverstick. Ryan Deasy marked his return from Cork U20 duty by hitting 0-9 for the home side, Luke O'Callaghan scored 0-4 while Cillian Lordan, Brian Corry and Shane Cumins all landed a brace of points. Newtown were left to regret a slack third quarter where they were outscored by 0-7 to 0-0. Bill Collins was their top scorer with 1-3, Mattie Ryan clipped 0-4 while Jamie Coughlan registered 0-3. Valley Rovers also moved onto six points after they beat Éire Óg by 1-23 to 0-14 in Ovens. Chris O'Leary's return from Dublin continued to bare fruit for the Rovers as he hit Éire Óg for 1-12, Eoghan Crowley clipped 0-3 while Sean McEntee and Adam Kenneally both had a brace of points. Eoin O'Shea scored 0-10 for Éire Óg, while Kevin Hallissey clipped 0-2.
Irish Examiner
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Boost for Pat Ryan as Cork stars shine on club duty
Red FM Hurling League The top of Division 1 of the Red FM Cork Hurling League became quite cluttered as Round Five played out across the long weekend. Pat Ryan used the break in Cork's season to allow his panel members to get some game time and they all impressed on a beautiful weekend for hurling. The city trio of Glen Rovers, Blackrock and Douglas are all tied on six points along with Sarsfields, with St Finbarr's and Carrigtwohill just a point behind. Charleville and Fr O'Neill's, who will clash on Thursday night in Aghavine, are also on five points meaning the winner of that clash will go top with four rounds to play. Douglas briefly topped the league after they defeated Blackrock by 2-24 to 1-23 on Thursday evening. Shane Kingston led the way for Douglas, hitting 0-9, with 0-4 coming from play, as they overturned a three-point half-time deficit to take the points. He was ably assisted by Alan Cadogan and Cian Baldwin who clipped 0-5 each while Conor Kingston and David Kelly hit the Rockies for 1-1. Shane Kingston's Cork team-mate, Robbie Cotter, was in fine form for the men from Church Road as he hit 1-4 in an entertaining encounter. Kevin O'Keeffe was their main man, hitting 0-10 while John O'Sullivan and Fionn Coleman both scored 0-3. Glen Rovers earned their third win of the campaign after they beat Carrigaline by 3-25 to 0-15 on Friday evening. Eoin O'Leary proved to be a real thorn in Carrigaline's side as he hit them for 2-9, Dean Brosnan continued his good form by clipping 1-4 and Diarmuid Wall scored 0-4. Micheál Mullins also marked his return from injury with a stellar performance at centre-back. Brian Kelleher led the way for Carrigaline with 0-9 while David Drake and Éanna Desmond both landed a brace of points. Sarsfields ended the weekend on top of the pile as their 5-23 to 1-16 win over Kanturk in Riverstown gave them the scoring difference edge. It was their first game in the newly named Páirc Tadhg Mac Cárthaigh since it was destroyed by floods in October 2023. Jack O'Connor, Cathal McCarthy and Daniel Hogan all played with O'Connor hitting 1-2 and Hogan 0-4. Colm McCarthy was their top player with 1-7, James Sweeney hit 2-1 while Luke Elliot also clipped 1-2. Ronan Sheahan had 1-2 for Kanturk, Brian O'Sullivan scored 0-5 while Colin Walsh registered 0-4. Ballinhassig's Simon O'Neill has his shot blocked down by Castlelyons' James Kearney during the RedFM HL Division 3 clash at Castlellyons. Picture: Eddie O'Hare St Finbarr's had Jack and Damien Cahalane and William Buckley available for selection and they made their mark as the Togher side recorded a 1-25 to 2-20 win away to a Sean Walsh-inspired Carrigtwohill. Jack Cahalane hit 1-12 for the Barrs, with 1-2 coming from play, Buckley got 0-4, Ciarán Doolan scored 0-2 while Damien Cahalane landed a vital score coming down the stretch. Walsh scored 0-12 for Carrig, with 0-8 coming from play, Jamie Mulcahy hit 1-1 and Sean Brennan raised their other green flag. Meanwhile in Division 2 Midleton maintained their perfect record after they defeated an understrength Éire Óg by 3-28 to 0-16 on Sunday afternoon. Brion Saunderson was between the posts for the Magpies while Conor Lehane showed his class by scoring 1-10, 1-5 from play. His trusted partner, Luke O'Farrell, hit the Ovens side for 2-3 while Pa White landed 0-3. Éire Óg trailed by four with 20 minutes to go with Eoin O'Shea hitting 0-8 and Daniel Healy clipping 0-3. Killeagh are four points behind the Magpies after they defeated Ballincollig by 2-20 to 0-25 on Friday night. Richie Long led the way for the home side with 1-4, Ryan McCarthy helped himself to 1-2, Dylan McCarthy scored 0-5 and Dave Buckley raised four white flags. Brian Keating was the main man for Ballincollig with 0-7, ably assisted by David O'Sullivan who shot 0-5 and Adam Wills and Sean O'Neill who both hit 0-3. Newtownshandrum joined Killeagh and Erin's Own on six points after they beat the Caherlag-based outfit by 0-26 to 4-13 on Friday. Jamie Coughlan starred, as he always does, for Newtown in scoring 0-8 while Ronan Geary clipped 0-6. Robert Troy helped himself to 0-5 for the home side, Turlough O'Neill scored 0-3 and Conor Griffin had a brace of points. Barry Óg Murphy rattled the net with a penalty for Erin's Own while Matt O'Riordan, Mossy Carroll and Conor Lenihan raised the other green flags. St. Finbarrs' Jack Cahalane breaks from Carrigtwohill's James Mulcahy during the RedFM hurling league Division 1 game at Carrigtwohill. Picture: Eddie O'Hare Valley Rovers also moved onto six points after they beat Na Piarsaigh by 1-23 to 0-14 in Brinny. Colm Butler and Chris O'Leary both registered 0-6 for the Rovers, while Sean McEntee hit 1-1. Daire Connery had 0-8 for the city side, with Pádraig Guest clipping 0-3. Finally, Fermoy recorded their first win of the campaign after they bested Ballymartle by 0-22 to 0-14 on Thursday. John McCarthy had 0-4 for Ballymartle while Shane Cummins, Cillian Lordan and Paudie Dorney all scored 0-2.
