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Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- General
- Irish Examiner
Limerick to edge Munster Hurling final classic says Patrick Bonner Maher
Styles make fights and former Tipperary attacker Patrick Bonner Maher has predicted a potential 'classic' Munster hurling final that will end with Limerick delivering the knock-out blow. Three-time All-Ireland winner Maher claimed five Munster titles before packing it in as a player last year. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor championships, Maher suggested that Limerick are 'probably one or two points ahead' when it comes to calling a winner. What makes it really interesting from his perspective is the similar threats that both teams possess, from their ability to pick off points from long-range to their goal poaching potential. "If Limerick want to score goals, they're well able to score goals," said Maher. "They can mix it both ways, as can Cork. Cork are the same in that they have varying styles that they can go to, depending on different games. That's a great thing to have in your armoury, when you're a team that can mix it in different styles. "That ability has been hugely beneficial for both of them during the Championship, and in the league. They can both mix it." Maher pointed to the potential of both teams to grab match-winning goals. Cork have reeled off nine in their four games so far, compared to Limerick's five. Three of those Limerick goals came in the 3-26 to 1-16 defeat of Cork in Round 4. "Goals win games and, likewise, a goal going in against a team can really bring them down," said Maher. "A single goal can get the 16th man going and get the fans into the game, when there's a bit of trickery from the likes of Aaron Gillane or any of these boys, Pat Horgan, these fellas that can talk to a sliotar. "They can turn a game on its head by just a piece of individual brilliance."
Irish Examiner
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Goal hungry Cats make it an Electric Eight Minor A titles
Kilkenny 3-8 Cork 0-8 Kilkenny now have double the number of Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor A camogie titles of Cork, possessing greater goal power than their nearest rivals on the roll of honour to secure ultimate victory for the eight time, at UPMC Nowlan Park. The two teams met in the group stages of this competition, when both were already qualified but a direct route to the semi-finals was up for grabs. On that occasion, Cork prevailed but with them playing for all the marbles this time around, a lightning start and second-half goals from Ona Kennedy and Emily Phelan ensured that the Cats would win a first championship since 2021 and only a second in ten years. In truth, there wasn't a whole lot between the teams, just as was the case on their initial joust, but the Noresiders were ruthless when provided with major opportunities this time around and were deserved victors as a result. It was a pillar-to-post triumph for David Maher's outfit, who started well with points from Lucy Boyd and Ciara O'Shea before Niamh Davis took a pass from Molly Conroy before raising the game's first green flag in the fifth minute. Cork needed to settle and Mossie O'Sullivan would have been delighted with the manner of their riposte, as they registered three points on the trot, with a brace of points from Clara Murphy, either side of a score by Emily Phelan. Anna Kearney provided a further boost to the Rebel cause when denying Conroy what looked a certain goal but their momentum appeared to be halted by the lengthy treatment required for Catherine Murphy, and the loss of the midfielder with what looked like a shoulder injury was a bow to the Leesiders' cause. That said, they were well in touch at half-time, as Meabh O'Brien and Murphy raised white flags to answer points by Ona Kennedy, Phelan and Aisling O'Sullivan, making it 1-5 to 0-5. Kilkenny had the best possible start to the second half however, when Kennedy's free flew all the way to the Cork net and then split the posts. Suddenly there were seven points between the teams and Kilkenny looked bound for home. When Ray Kelly signalled a penalty, after Tara Goulding was fouled, Cork had a chance to instil some serious doubt in the opposition but Rachel Murphy, who has been excellent throughout the campaign, looked on in horror as her thunderbolt rebounded off the crossbar and was cleared. Murphy did point a free but Kilkenny removed all doubt when Phelan capitalised on some sloppy defending for their third goal with five minutes of regulation time remaining. Scorers for Kilkenny: O Kennedy (1-1fs), E Phelan 1-2 each; N Davis 1-0; L, Boyd, C O'Shea, A O'Sullivan, S Shefflin 0-1 each Scorers for Cork: Clara Murphy 0-4fs; S Cronin 0-2 (1f, 1 45); A Mulkerrins, M O'Brien 0-1 each KILKENNY: E Walton, C Power, G Brennan, J Smith, C Hickey, O Kennedy, T Aylward, R Phelan, E Doheny, L Boyd, A O'Sullivan, N Davis, E Phelan, C O'Shea, M Conroy. Subs: S Ruane for M Conroy (43), S Doheny for T Aylward (51), S Shefflin for A O'Sullivan (57), R Hayden for C Hickey (58), J O'Brien for J Smith (59), R Hayden for C O'Shea (61). CORK: A Kearney, A McGrath, L Ahern, S Cunningham, M Lombard, C Ryan, A Cussen, J Murpy, Catherine Murphy, R Murphy, Clara Murphy, A McAuliffe, A Mulkerrins, T Goulding, M O'Brien. Subs: C Kelleher for Catherine Murphy inj (19), A Cottrell for O'Brien (ht), S Cronin for Goulding (40), S O'Driscoll for Mulkerrins (58), K O'Sullivan for Kelleher (59) Referee: Ray Kelly (Kildare)
RTÉ News
27-04-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Clinical Kilkenny see off Cork in minor final
Kilkenny 3-08 Cork 0-08 Kilkenny now have double the number of Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor camogie titles as Cork, possessing greater goal power than their nearest rivals on the roll of honour to secure ultimate victory for the eight time, at UPMC Nowlan Park. The two teams met in the group stages of this competition, when both were already qualified but a direct route to the semi-finals was up for grabs. On that occasion, Cork prevailed but with them playing for all the marbles this time around, a lightning start and second-half goals from Ona Kennedy and Emily Phelan ensured that the Cats would win a first championship since 2021 and only a second in ten years. In truth, there wasn't a whole lot between the teams, just as was the case on their initial joust, but the Noresiders were ruthless when provided with major opportunities this time around and were deserved victors as a result. It was a pillar-to-post triumph for David Maher's outfit, who started well with points from Lucy Boyd and Ciara O'Shea before Niamh Davis took a pass from Molly Conroy before raising the game's first green flag in the fifth minute. Cork needed to settle and Mossie O'Sullivan would have been delighted with the manner of their riposte, as they registered three points on the trot, with a brace of points from Clara Murphy, either side of a score by Emily Phelan. Anna Kearney provided a further boost to the Rebel cause when denying Conroy what looked a certain goal but their momentum appeared to be halted by the lengthy treatment required for Catherine Murphy, and the loss of the midfielder with what looked like a shoulder injury was a bow to the Leesiders' cause. That said, they were well in touch at half-time, as Meabh O'Brien and Murphy raised white flags to answer points by Ona Kennedy, Phelan and Aisling O'Sullivan, making it 1-05 to 0-05. Kilkenny had the best possible start to the second half however, when Kennedy's free flew all the way to the Cork net and then split the posts. Suddenly there were seven points between the teams and Kilkenny looked bound for home. When Ray Kelly signalled a penalty, after Tara Goulding was fouled, Cork had a chance to instil some serious doubt in the opposition but Rachel Murphy, who has been excellent throughout the campaign, looked on in horror as her thunderbolt rebounded off the crossbar and was cleared. Murphy did point a free but Kilkenny removed all doubt when Phelan capitalised on some sloppy defending for their third goal with five minutes of regulation time remaining. Scorers for Kilkenny: O Kennedy (1-01fs), E Phelan 1-02 each; N Davis 1-00; L, Boyd, C O'Shea, A O'Sullivan, S Shefflin 0-01 each Scorers for Cork: Clara Murphy 0-04fs; S Cronin 0-02 (1f, 1 45); A Mulkerrins, M O'Brien 0-01 each Kilkenny: E Walton, C Power, G Brennan, J Smith, C Hickey, O Kennedy, T Aylward, R Phelan, E Doheny, L Boyd, A O'Sullivan, N Davis, E Phelan, C O'Shea, M Conroy. Subs: S Ruane for M Conroy (43), S Doheny for T Aylward (51), S Shefflin for A O'Sullivan (57), R Hayden for C Hickey (58), J O'Brien for J Smith (59), R Hayden for C O'Shea (61). Cork: A Kearney, A McGrath, L Ahern, S Cunningham, M Lombard, C Ryan, A Cussen, J Murpy, Catherine Murphy, R Murphy, Clara Murphy, A McAuliffe, A Mulkerrins, T Goulding, M O'Brien. Subs: C Kelleher for Catherine Murphy inj (19), A Cottrell for O'Brien (ht), S Cronin for Goulding (40), S O'Driscoll for Mulkerrins (58), K O'Sullivan for Kelleher (59)
