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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork minor captain Cathal McCarthy successful in red card appeal
Cathal McCarthy, Cork minor football captain, has been successful in his appeal against the red card he received two weeks ago report The Echo. McCarthy was sent off with seven minutes to go in the Munster MFC final loss in Austin Stack Park in Tralee to Kerry. Timmy McGrath issued the surprised defender a red card following an off the ball incident. However the card had no impact on the result as Kerry won the game 0-18 to 0-9 but the card came with a one match ban. McCarthy was due to miss Saturday's All-Ireland quarter-final clash with Tyrone in Portlaoise but looks free to play following a hearing on Wednesday and is a boost for the Cork side.
Irish Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Kerry beat Cork to retain Munster minor football title
Munster MFC final: Kerry 0-18 Cork 0-9 Eight points from Kevin Griffin went a fair chunk of the way in helping Kerry beat Cork for the second time in three weeks and retain the Munster minor football title. Indeed, this was a third provincial crown for the Kingdom in three years, and a win that will send Kerry to an All-Ireland quarter-final against the yet to be determined beaten Ulster finalists in good fettle. Three weeks ago it was a 10-point win for Kerry in Cork, and this nine-point win in Tralee simply underlined the champions superiority over the visiting Rebels. Playing with a strong wind in the first half, Cork needed to get to the interval with a decent lead, but instead it was Kerry who made it to half-time four in front, 0-8 to 0-4, and there seemed little way back for Cork. READ MORE That quarter-final three weeks ago in Páirc Uí Rinn saw Kerry win by 10 points and gulf in class was still present in Tralee, albeit Kerry needed a bit of inspiration from Griffin in the second half to see the champions push through. Cork finished with 14 men after Cathal McCarthy's sending off in the 53rd minute, which made little difference to the outcome but will see him miss the All-Ireland quarter-final. Kerry's Nick Lacey is challenged by Cork's Matthew Kiernan. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Kerry took the lead early through points from Danny Murphy and Ben Kelliher before Cork replied through Eoin Maguire and Ben Corkery Delaney but the visitors never led in the game. Kerry 0-5 to 0-3 to the good after 20 minutes, but Cork could ill afford a missed two-point free and a decent goal chance from Ben Corkery Delaney. Mark O'Carroll and Maguire exchanged scores before Griffin pointed twice late in the half to give Kerry that four-point lead at the break. Griffin's long-range two-point free pushed Kerry six clear early in the second half, and another orange flag from the full forward had Kerry well clear by the 50th minute, 0-14 to 0-7. There was little hope of a Cork revival at that stage, and much less so with McCarthy's red card three minutes later, with Kerry sub Tadhg O'Connell franking Kerry's win with a brace of points. KERRY: R Kennedy; R Sheridan, E Joy, T Ó Slatara; D Murphy (0-0-1), D Sargent, M Clifford; M Ó Sé, J Curtin; M O'Carroll (0-1), G White (0-0-3, 3f), A Tuohy; N Lacey, K Griffin (0-2-4, 1tp, 1tpf, 1f), B Kelliher (0-0-3, 2f). Subs: T O'Connell (0-0-2) for Lacey (46 mins), P Ó Mainnín for Tuohy (50), C McGibney for Clifford (53), J Kissane for Ó Sé (57), T O'Sullivan for Griffin (58). CORK: R Twohig; B Coffey, A Keane, M Kiernan; E Looney, C McCarthy, B Cronin; S Kelleher Leavy, R Hayes; T Whooley (0-0-1), D Flynn, N O'Callaghan; S O'Sullivan, B Corkery Delaney (0-0-3, 1f), E Maguire (0-0-4, 2f). Subs: J Miskella for O'Sullivan (h-t), E O'Sullivan (0-1) for O'Callaghan, J O'Leary for Looney (both 37 mins), J Hanrahan for Kelleher Leavy (53), L O'Mahony for Whooley (58). Referee: T McGrath (Limerick).
Irish Examiner
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Wayne Quillinan says Kerry and Cork the most disadvantaged counties in the country at minor level
WAYNE Quillinan won't need reminding that he managed the last Kerry team to lose to Cork at any grade over two years ago in May 2023, when the Rebel minors ambushed a highly-rated Kerry side, winning on a 2-12 to 0-14 scoreline. However, three weeks later, Kerry and Quillinan gained sweet revenge with 2-10 to 0-11 Munster Final win and normal order was restored. This spring Kerry have stormed to an impressive Munster MFC win over Cork in Páirc Ui Rinn. So how does Quillinan think his youngsters will handle the psychological threat of complacency as they prepare to renew hostilities in the provincial decider in Tralee on Friday night (live TG4)? 'We've covered that off time and time again with them. And we refer back to three years ago when Kerry beat Cork here handily, and then went up the Cork and got beaten. So that's a reference back to that a lot. The good thing about our lads is that they're 15, 16, and 17. They're a mature bunch, and the message from the management is loud and clear. The only thing is when you have two championship games in, you get proper learnings and no more so than ourselves." Wayne believes that Cork will be a different proposition at Austin Stack Park. 'They're going to bring different things, they're more cohesive, they'll have learned things. "So we're expecting a total different type of battle now and on Friday night.' What Cork and Kerry agree on is the lop-sided nature of the provincial format in Munster which gives the traditional powers less games and puts them at a serious disadvantage. 'I'm like a wound up record player. If you're in Connacht, Leinster, and Ulster, you have six or seven or eight games played at this stage. Cork and Kerry have two. Even Tipperary has played six or seven, and Clare the last day, they were in their fifth or sixth game.' 'At the end of the day, particularly at minor level, it's games. Games will give you the learnings that you need. And unfortunately for Cork and Kerry, we're the two counties in the All Ireland series that could get the least amount of games. I think you even look since I've been involved in the last three years. We played Limerick in the semi-final. We were 1-1 to a point down up in Newcastlewest after 21 minutes.' he explains. 'We played Tipperary last year up in Semple Stadium. We were six points to 1-2 ahead. We were a point up at halftime. And in Clare the last day we were a goal down. Those test not only the character of players, but also test the decision-making of management amid a championship atmosphere. "We played probably nine or ten challenge games this year against top quality counties, and there's plenty top quality counties. But you can't replicate the championship feel. You can't replicate that absolute edge that you need on championship day.' The Kerry manager still has concerns about his charges - not least the danger of someone going off script for what he calls 'me shots'. 'We just want them to play to their potential, then we have a chance. We definitely have a chance. It's the same, Cork will think the exact same way, and that's all you want to go out there and have a chance. I think if we work as hard as we possibly can, if we stick to what we know.. "And that's where we want to control the occasion, stuff like that. They don't try and go off and do things that they haven't been doing before. But this is a brilliant bunch of young fellas.'
The 42
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Kerry too strong for Clare, Cork survive extra-time against Tipp to reach Munster MFC final
KERRY WILL TAKE on Cork in the Munster minor championship final, after both sides booked their place in the decider this evening. Cork came out on top of a thrilling clash with Tipperary after extra time, while Kerry were comfortable winners against Clare. After a tight first half, Kerry finished strong to win 3-16 to 1-6 in Quilty. The two sides traded points across the opening stages, with the scores level at 0-3 each approaching the 20 minute mark. Clare then moved ahead when Conor Burke's pointed free was followed by the opening goal of the game, scored by Gareth Murphy. Clare take the lead in the @MunsterGAA MFC Semi-Final! 🟡🔵 Long ball from Ruben Fallon finds Gareth Murphy who rifles it to the back of the net 💪@GaaClare | 🔗 — Clubber (@clubber) May 12, 2025 Advertisement That goal was the difference at half-time, with the Banner leading 1-5 to 0-5. However Kerry made a blistering start to the second period, getting a goal back through Gearóid White before Kevin Griffin hit 1-1 without reply, pushing the Kingdom four points up within the first five minutes of the restart From there Kerry drove on, and by the time White hit his second goal in the 55th minute they were 3-14 to 1-6 ahead, adding two further points as they powered to a 16-point win. This evening's other semi-final went to extra time after Tipperary landed a dramatic equalising score against Cork with the last kick of the game in Thurles. Ned O'Meara's late point brought Tipperary to 0-16, level with Cork's 1-13 at the end of normal time. Tipperary fought from five points down in the second half, following a closely contested first half – with Tipperary one point up (0-8 to 0-7) at the break. Donagh Flynn found the net for Cork with a stunning goal in 55th minute, moving his team five points up, but Tipperary wrestled their way back into the game to force extra time. "Kinda like something Maradona would do!" 🤣 Donagh Flynn scores a Goal of the Year contender for @OfficialCorkGAA in the @MunsterGAA MFC Semi-Final. Incredible! 🔴⚪️ Watch Extra-Time live now on 🔗 — Clubber (@clubber) May 12, 2025 Cork scored the first two points of extra time but the sides were level again come the break at 1-19 to 0-19. Cork then landed the decisive blow when they struck for another goal nine minutes into the second half, Joe Miskella's strike pushing the Rebels three clear, winning 2-17 to 0-20. Cork's winning goal with just 35 seconds remaining through Joe Miskella!🔴⚪️ Heartbreak for Tipperary after 80 minutes of fantastic football. What a great game 👏👏@OfficialCorkGAA | @MunsterGAA — Clubber (@clubber) May 12, 2025 The Munster MFC final takes place on 23 May. Kerry and Cork went head-to-head just last week, with the Kingdom running out comfortable winners on a scoreline of 2-18 to 2-8 in Páirc Uí Rinn.
Irish Examiner
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Kerry minors cut loose in second half to book Munster Final place
Electric Ireland Munster MFC semi-final: Clare 1-6 Kerry 3-16 Kerry secured safe passage to the Munster MFC Final, after a controlled second-half showing got the better of Clare in Quilty on Monday evening. Gearóid White led the charge with two of three second-half goals. Like in their tie with Cork, Kerry showed inaccuracy playing against the stiff wind in the first half, but the Kerry machine got going in the second and showcased their quality in front of the posts. Kerry began brighter, with David Sargent and Tadhg O'Connell splitting the posts inside five minutes. Donncha O'Dwyer opened Clare's account with a powerful run and tidy finish in the fifth minute, while Kerry edged ahead again through Kevin Griffin. Clare battled right back, Conor Burke raised the white flag, while Liam Casey soon levelled, and a brought-forward free allowed Burke to put Clare ahead for the first time after 20 minutes. The turning point came on 22 minutes when Gareth Murphy rattled the net after a high ball in by Ruben Fallon. Scores from Gearóid White and Mark O'Carroll helped cut the gap, but further Kerry inaccuracy and a lovely score by Cathal McNamara left it 1-5 to 0-5 at the break. Whatever was said at the break fired Kerry into gear. Within two minutes, White gathered a long ball inside, his fisted attempt at a point was collected by Ben Kelliher, who fisted it back to the John Mitchels man and he made no mistake to rattle the net. It was all one-way traffic from here. Kevin Griffin fired the another goal in the 35th minute, just after he raised the white flag to put Kerry back into the lead. By the end of the third quarter Kerry moved 2-11 to 1-5 clear, with White, Kellier and Nick Lacey all adding points. Clare ended their second-half drought in the 51st minute as Burke raced through to score a nice point. Kerry kept the board ticking at the other end, capped off by White grabbing his second goal with a finish to the top corner. Scorers for Clare: G Murphy (1-0); C Burke (0-3, 1f); D O'Dwyer, L Casey, C McNamara (0-1 each) Scorers for Kerry: G White (2-2, 2f); K Griffin (1-2); B Kelliher (3fs), N Lacey (tp) (0-3 each); P Ó Mainnín (0-2); D Sargent, T O'Connell, M O'Carroll, D Murphy (0-1 each) CLARE: O Tierney (Corofin); C Corry (Cooraclare), A O'Connell (Éire Óg Inis), J Rafferty (St Joseph's Doora Barefield); E Murphy (Cooraclare), S Cahill (Kilmurry/Ibrickane), A Daly (Kilmurry/Ibrickane); D O'Dwyer (St Breckan's), R Fallon (Kilmurry/Ibrickane); R O'Neill (St Breckan's), C Burke (Kilmurry/Ibrickane), D Lyne (Éire Óg Inis); G Murphy (Cratloe), L Casey (Kildysart), C McNamara (St Breckan's) Subs: A Kelly (Cratloe) for R O'Neill (42), L Keane (Lissycasey) for C McNamara (50), J O'Loughlin (Sr Breckan's) for A Daly (57), O Sherlock (Cratloe) for L Casey, S McMahon (St Joseph's Doora Barefield) for R Fallon (Both 60) 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 (Firies); M Ó Sé (An Ghaeltacht), J Curtin (Ballyduff); M O'Carroll (Dr Crokes), G White (John Mitchels), A Tuohy (Austin Stacks); B Kelliher (Dr Crokes), K Griffin (St Michael's Foilmore), T O'Connell (Tarbert). Subs: N Lacey (Kerins O'Rahillys) for T O'Connell (40), P Ó Mainnín (Lispole) for K Griffin (48), L O'Brien (Glenflesk) for B Kelliher, J Kissane (Moyvane) for M Ó Sé (Both 54), T O'Sullivan (Glenbeigh/Glencar) for A Tuohy (55) Referee: C Murphy (Cork).
