Latest news with #StFinbarr's
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
All-Ireland senior camogie final player-by-player guide: Cork v Galway
Cork Amy Lee (Na Piarsaigh) Just three goals conceded in five championship games shows her positive influence. She's in regular contact with her defensive unit, in a role that goes way beyond stop and go again. Pamela Mackey (Douglas) Since joining the county senior panel in 2009 with her twin Katrina - took a break in 2022 - she is Ger Manley's major weapon when it comes to policing one of the big guns. Libby Coppinger (St Colum's) Has re-established herself in the key number three position after injury ruled her out of the team last year. She continues to fly the flag with distinction for west Cork camogie. Méabh Cahalane (St Finbarr's) She's a proven leader. Vice-captain last year, captain this year. Equally at home in the half-back or full-back line. It will be horses for courses in this last line of defence. Aoife Healy (Aghada) So versatile, she could line out at midfield or defence. Just out of minor and when in her first term as a senior in 2023, she excelled in the number nine jersey. Laura Treacy (Killeagh) When opposing teams revert to a sweeper, she is really good at adjusting. Does it to perfection. Equally good at clearing her lines and delivering pin-point accuracy to the inside forwards. Laura Hayes (St Catherine's) The current Player of the Year is not just a sticky marker who doesn't give an inch but she likes to roam forward as well. A teak-tough defender. Hannah Looney (Killeagh) Another who can adapt with little fuss, be it in defence, midfield or attack. A player who has juggled both codes successfully for almost a decade and with it she brings lots of experience. Ashling Thompson (Milford) In her mid-30s and commanding one of the crucial midfield positions demonstrates her undeniable will-to-win. Especially after an ACL injury in 2022 that could easily have ended her career. Emma Murphy (Glen Rovers) Growing in stature with every outing, as seen by her eye-catching display in the All-Ireland semi-final win over Waterford. She has become a vital contributor to the scoresheet. Orlaith Cahalane (St Finbarr's) The second of the Cahalane sisters. She successfully stepped up from the minor grade a couple of years ago. Possesses a great turn of pace and has a good nose for goal. Saoirse McCarthy (Courcey Rovers) Her display in the semi-final was one of the best seen, largely coming when her team was under the cosh in the first half. Overall she delivered seven points from play and frees. Katrina Mackey (Douglas) Has had a tough time due to a variety of injuries, but her smooth return at the business end of the championship sees one of the greats resume like she's never been away. Sorcha McCartan (St Finbarr's) Her physical presence makes her difficult to contain. Has worked tirelessly to secure a starting slot after her peripheral role last year. She is central to setting up scores too. Amy O'Connor (St Vincent's) Injury earlier in the season affected the influence of the heroic captain of 2023. She has been getting more and more game time, and still remains one of Cork's top forwards. Amy O'Connor of Cork in action against Abby Walsh of Clare during the Munster Senior Camogie Championship semi-final. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Bench There is rarely a dip in form when a sub is introduced - no matter what position - such is the competition for places. When a cohort of established players were absent due to injury throughout the year, there was always someone ready to slot in and effortlessly. Management Ger Manley is in his second term as manager, having previously held other backroom posts. Some alterations to his management team this year include Gemma O'Connor, Adrian O'Sullivan and Seán Crowley, to name just a few, who have come on board. It hasn't upset their momentum. GALWAY Sarah Healy (St Thomas') An underage All-Ireland Poc Fada champion, Healy's booming restart is a useful weapon in Galway locker, as is her ability to convert long-range frees. 15 Cork goals en route suggests she'll be busy, even if the same expectation didn't materialise last year. Is her confidence brittle after semi-final mistake? Shauna Healy (Ardrahan) Absent last year on account of giving birth to her first child, Billy. Amy O'Connor has always been her dance partner when Cork and Galway step out onto the floor together. Sunday will be no different. Aggressive. Plays right on the edge. Full-back line stronger for her return. Róisín Black (Oranmore-Maree) The All-Star full-back of the past two years was traveling at the start of the season. A knee injury meant her rejoining the fold was not followed by an immediate return to full-back. Semi-final start was her first championship involvement of 2025. Cork will seek to exploit her lack of match sharpness. Dervla Higgins (Athenry) The game's outstanding corner-back. Forever robust and ravaging. Hers is an uncompromising, in-your-face approach. Lifts not only the pressure when storming out with a turnover, but her teammates and supporters too. Herself and Katrina Mackey be a fascinating match-up. Ciara Hickey (Davitts) Still a minor when lining out on All-Ireland intermediate winning side in 2022, Hickey enjoyed a breakout senior final performance 12 months ago. Has continued from there to become the most commanding and steadying presence in Galway half-back line. Will sit as the spare Galway defender. Emma Helebert (Ballinderreen) Another member of the starting defence who was absent for the 2024 campaign. Lined out at centre-back for 2019 and '21 final wins. Struggles when turned and forced to chase. Must bring her experience to bear to limit such scenarios against running Cork half-forward line. Annmarie Starr (Killimor) On the go in maroon since 2011. Longevity is to be commended. Needs an improved showing on semi-final. Needs to find far more confidence in possession. Always looks to immediately offload rather than use her burst of pace to break a tackle or burn an opponent. Rachael Hanniffy (Oranmore-Maree) Wore No.8 for the semi-final but midfield and her were no relation. Executed a superb shadowing job on Tipp's Grace O'Brien. The corner-forward had 4-10 from play to her name arriving into Nowlan Park. Hanniffy held her scoreless from play. Best placed to stand beside Saoirse McCarthy. Carrie Dolan (Clarinbridge) Same as Hanniffy, the midfield number on her back had no correlation to her inside line semi-final deployment. Starved of possession in that semi-final and so her influence from open play was peripheral. Management has a quandary as to where they station their captain. Niamh Mallon (Sarsfields) The Down import will have noted the success Waterford enjoyed when attacking down the right flank in the first-half against Cork. Galway's top-scorer from play with 1-17. Revealed after semi-final 1-2 that her greater comfort in Galway dressing-room this year is leading to greater displays. Ailish O'Reilly, right, and Niamh Mallon of Galway console Caoimhe McCarthy of Tipperary after the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie Senior Championship semi-final at UPMC Nowlan Park. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile Olwen Rabbitte (Athenry) Expect the daughter of Joe Rabbitte to do most of her work at midfield. A strong ball-carrier, she must get herself on possession far more than was the case in the semi-final. Cork's midfield didn't overwhelm at Nowlan Park. Can this Rabbitte forage and frustrate them? Aoife Donohue (Mullagh) A playmaker. A troublemaker. Her vision, intelligence, and movement create the space and opening for others to raise flags. Possesses ceaseless energy. Was given licence to roam in last year's final and thrived on that freedom. Galway's heartbeat. Mairead Dillon (Kilconieron) On the fringes of the panel for several years, the 2017 All-Ireland minor winner has had to show exemplary patience. Grabbed and justified the chance given to her this year. Strong in possession. Direct too. Galway can't afford for this final debutant to lose out to the occasion. Ailish O'Reilly (Oranmore-Maree) The big-day performer in the Galway attack. Provided the goal in the 2013 final win. Provided two goals in the 2019 final win. Assisted the winning goal in the 2021 final win. So smart when operating at centre-forward against Tipp. Finished that semi with five points from play. Caoimhe Kelly (Sarsfields) Wore No.30 on the afternoon of the 2024 final. Didn't start the opening three rounds of this year's championship. The teenager's late summer push has been one of style and sublime touches. The daughter of 1993 All-Star Pádraig Kelly will be tested by Cork's physicality. Bench Murray was far too slow to make changes in last year's final. Only one sub in before the hour mark, compared to Cork's four. And irrespective of whether management had trust in those sitting behind them, there were players out on the field who hadn't earned the right to last as long as they did. Orlaith McGrath's decision not to go again in 2025 has weakened their bench compared to last year. Niamh Niland is sole attacking threat in reserve. 2021 All-Ireland winning half-back Siobhan Gardiner leads defensive back-up. Management A fifth All-Ireland final appearance for Galway on Cathal Murray's watch. Having come in midway through the 2018 campaign after players pushed out the previous management, this is his seventh full season at the helm. A third O'Duffy Cup tomorrow would take him ahead of Tony Ward as the county's most successful ever camogie manager.
Irish Examiner
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Steven Sherlock kicks incredible 18 points in thrilling Barrs extra-time victory over Clon
St Finbarr's v Clonakilty Div 1 FL Final: St Finbarr's 1-20 (1-3-14) Clonakilty 2-15 (2-0-15) (AET) When the game was slipping away and St Finbarr's looked dead and buried, Steven Sherlock refused to blink. In a sensational display that bordered on the surreal, Sherlock kicked 0-18 – dragging the Barrs from six points down to extra-time glory in Friday night's epic McCarthy Insurance Group Division 1 Football League final at Ballygarvan. And when the moment called for someone else to deliver, John Wigginton Barrett answered – intercepting a loose pass, finishing a flowing move, and crashing home a stunning goal in the 78th minute to snatch victory from a relentless Clonakilty. Sherlock was the heartbeat, the metronome, the match-winner. His third-quarter burst – eight points in barely 10 minutes – completely flipped the game on its head. Dragging the Barrs back from a six-point deficit, Sherlock put them in front with five minutes of normal time to go. It looked like they had done enough, but Darragh Gough sent over a pressure free in the sixth minute of added time to level the game for the fifth time and force extra-time. In extra time, Ben Ridgeway pushed Clon in front. Sherlock hit back. The trading continued. Level still after 76 minutes, 0-20 to 2-14. Until John Wigginton Barrett did brilliantly to intercept a Daly back pass from a free with two minutes remaining. He offloaded to Maguire. He picked out Cian O'Sullivan in the corner. Wigginton Barrett continued his run. He was there to receive the pass from O'Sullivan. Through on goal, he made no mistake – rifling a shot into the top corner to send the Barrs two clear and their supporters into raptures. Clon could find no way back. Earlier, Gough's palmed goal in the 44th minute had stretched Clonakilty's lead to six and left the Barrs staring at defeat. But Sherlock's response was emphatic, turning the game on its head in a dazzling fourth-quarter spell. With five minutes to go in normal time, the Barrs led 0-17 to 2-10. They might have sealed it in regulation, too. After a 16-pass move sparked by a Maguire turnover, the midfielder teed up Thomas O'Keeffe, only for Maurice Shanley to make a sensational block on the line. Clon wouldn't lie down. Tom Clancy and David Lowney stood tall, Ridgeway won the vital free, and Gough duly converted to bring the game to extra time. The opening half had been a far quieter affair, more reflective of pre-rule change football – just five points in the first 15 minutes, and only one from play. In that first half, Clon goalkeeper Mark White kicked three 45s, while Maguire assisted Sherlock twice for points and won a free that his former Cork teammate converted. From 0-6 to 0-3 after 21 minutes, the west Cork side pushed back, to draw level with 26 minutes elapsed. Parity would remain at half-time. And again at the end of the game. But extra-time took on a life of its own. Scorers for St Finbarr's: S Sherlock 0-18 (1 tp, 2 tpf, 0-7 f), J Wigginton Barrett 1-0, B O'Connell 0-2. Scorers for Clonakilty: D Gough 1-3 (0-1 f), L Griffin 1-1, M White (3 45s), D Ó Sé 0-3 each, R Mannix 0-2, C Daly, T Clancy, B Ridgeway 0-1 each. ST FINBARR'S: D Newman; S Ryan, A O'Connor, J Kennefick; B O'Connell, J Burns, E Dennehy; F Crowley, E Comyns; C Doolan, J Wigginton Barrett, A Lyne; C Barrett, S Sherlock, I Maguire. Subs: L Hannigan for Comyns (10 inj), B Hennessy for Kennefick (41), C O'Sullivan for Barrett (50), T O'Keeffe for Lyne (52), Lyne for O'Connell (60+2), O'Connell for Hannigan (65). CLONAKILTY: M White; C Kenneally, D Darragh, D Lowney; M Shanley, T Clancy, J O'Mahony; D Ó Sé, B Ridgeway; R Mannix, D Gough, S McEvoy; L Griffin, C Ustianowski, C Daly. Sub: B White for Ustianowski (37) Referee: Ciarán Murphy (Glanworth)
The 42
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Cork make three changes for All-Ireland hurling semi-final against Dublin
CORK BOSS PAT Ryan has made three changes for Saturday's All-Ireland senior hurling semi-final against Dublin. Captain Robert Downey, Niall O'Leary and Declan Dalton all start. Seamus Harnedy and Cormac O'Brien miss out through injury, while Damien Cahalane drops to the bench. The Rebels return to action four weeks after their dramatic Munster final win over Limerick. Dublin sensationally knocked the Treaty out in the quarter-finals. Throw-in at Croke Park on Saturday is 5pm, with the game live on RTÉ 2 and BBC NI. Kilkenny and Tipperary face off in the other semi-final on Sunday. Cork 1. Patrick Collins (Ballinhassig) Advertisement 2. Niall O'Leary (Castlelyons), 3. Eoin Downey (Glen Rovers), 4. Seán O'Donoghue (Inniscarra) 5. Ciarán Joyce (Castlemartyr), 6. Robert Downey (Glen Rovers), 7. Mark Coleman (Blarney) 8. Tim O'Mahony (Newtownshandrum), 9. Darragh Fitzgibbon (Charleville) 10. Diarmuid Healy (Lisgoold), 11. Shane Barrett (Blarney), 12. Declan Dalton (Fr O'Neill's) 13. Patrick Horgan (Glen Rovers), 14. Alan Connolly (Blackrock), 15. Brian Hayes (St Finbarr's) Subs 16. Brion Saunderson (Midleton) 17. Damie Cahalane (St Finbarr's) 18. Ger Mellerick (Fr O'Neill's) 19. Tommy O'Connell (Midleton) 20. Ethan Twomey (St Finbarr's) 21. Luke Meade (Newcestown) 22. Brian Roche (Bride Rovers) 23. Jack O'Connor (Sarsfields) 24. Shane Kingston (Douglas) 25. Robbie O'Flynn (Erins Own) 26. Conor Lehane (Midleton). *****
Irish Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Cork v Waterford live score updates from the Munster Hurling Championship
In a week, Cork went from favourites to win an All-Ireland to fighting for survival. That was the nature of Limerick's display last weekend. That is also the nature of the Munster SHC. You get nothing easy here. Look at Clare. All-Ireland champions last July. Out of this year's Championship before the end of May. Cork, too, could be looking at the end of their summer if they lose this one. However, the bookies favour them to send Waterford crashing out of the Championship instead, with Cork sneaking their way into a Munster final, where they will face Limerick once again. The throw-in is at 4pm and we will be live with all the action. This is the Cork team named to play today's match. 1. Patrick Collins, Ballinhassig 2. Ger Millerick, Fr O'Neill's 3. Eoin Downey, Glen Rovers 4. Seán O'Donoghue, Inniscarra 5. Cormac O'Brien, Newtownshandrum 6. Ciarán Joyce, Castlemartyr 7. Mark Coleman, Blarney 8. Tim O'Mahony, Newtownshandrum 9. Brian Roche, Bride Rovers 10. Shane Barrett, Blarney (Capt) 11. Darragh Fitzgibbon, Charleville 12. Séamus Harnedy, St Ita's 13. Patrick Horgan, Glen Rovers 14. Alan Connolly, Blackrock 15. Brian Hayes, St Finbarr's ………………………………….. 16. Bríon Saunderson, Midleton 17. Damien Cahalane, St Finbarr's 18. Eoin Roche, Bride Rovers 19. Tommy O'Connell, Midleton 20. Ethan Twomey, St Finbarr's 21. Luke Meade, Newcestown 22. Conor Lehane, Midleton 23. Diarmuid Healy, Lisgoold 24. Jack O'Connor, Sarsfields 25. William Buckley, St. Finbarr's 26. Shane Kingston, Douglas
Irish Examiner
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Cork Football Round-Up Round 5: The Barrs and Clon continue to lead the way
With five of the nine rounds of Division 1 of the McCarthy Insurance Group Cork Footblall League played, Clonakilty and St Finbarr's continue to lead the way after they maintained their perfect records over the weekend. Clonakilty travelled to Cill na Martra on Sunday morning and picked up the points after they edged the home side by 1-15 to 1-12. Luke Griffin hit 1-1 for the West Cork men as their superior scoring difference gives them the edge over the Barrs. Conor Daly landed 0-5 for the visitors, while Seán McEvoy, Ross Mannix and Seán White all contributed 0-2. Seán Ó Duinnín hit 1-3 for the Gaeltacht men, Micheál Ó Deasúna landed 0-3 and Jason MacCárthaigh landed a brace of points. St Finbarr's briefly topped the pile on after they defeated Castlehaven by 3-16 to 1-13 in Togher on Saturday. Steven Sherlock has been shooting the lights out for the Barrs and while he continued his rich vein of form with 1-5 here, he had plenty of assistance. William Buckley and Eoin McGreevey both plundered 1-3 while Cian O'Sullivan clipped 0-2. Jamie O'Driscoll hit 1-1 for the Haven while Andrew Whelton and Jack Cahalane both slotted over 0-3. The loss leaves the Haven on two points with four rounds to play. Nemo Rangers remained on the coat-tails of the table toppers after they beat Carrigaline by 0-18 to 0-12 in Trabeg. Conor Horgan and Donagh O'Leary led the way for Nemo with 0-5 each while Gary Sayers scored 0-4. Éanna Desmond was Carrigaline's scorer in-chief with 0-5, Niall Coakley clipped over 0-4 while Kevin O'Reilly hit 0-2. Newcestown and Douglas both moved onto five points after they played out a 0-11 to 1-8 draw on Sunday morning. Douglas led by six points just after the interval, but Newcestown reeled them in with a late Eddie Kenneally two-point free earning the home side a share of the spoils. Kenneally had four other points from frees to his name at the end while Jack Meade kicked two points and Tadhg Twomey also got on the scoresheet. Conor Russell continued his good form as he landed 0-7 for the city men while Conor Kingston pounced for their goal. Finally, Éire Óg moved into mid table after they found their goalscoring touch to beat St Michael's by 3-13 to 1-14 in Mahon. Daniel Ryan and Rían O'Flynn had first half goals for the Ovens men, Jack Murphy converted a penalty after the break while the great Daniel Goulding hit two two-pointers and another point on his introduction. Luke O'Herlihy clipped 0-9 for Michael's, with 0-6 coming from two-pointers, while Billy Cain raised the green flag Meanwhile in Division 2, Carbery Rangers remain on top of the pile after they made it five wins from five with a 1-16 to 0-14 win over Dohenys in Dunmanway on Friday evening. Darragh Hayes led the way for Ross as he kicked 0-4 while Cian Daly goaled just after half time. John O'Rourke clipped 0-3, as did Brian Hodnett, with one of those being a two-pointer. Mark Buckley shot 0-5 for the Dohenys, Rhys Coakley raised a white and an orange flag and Keith White landed a brace as they remain in contention for promotion. Knocknagree remain in second spot after they bested Castletownbere by 2-10 to 0-11 on Sunday morning. David O'Connor hit 1-2 for the Duhallow men, Denis O'Connlr clipped 0-4 while Niall O'Connor had the other goal. Andrew O'Sullivan and Fintan Fenner were best for the Beara men as they both scored 0-3. Ballincollig remain in contention for promotion as they moved on to seven points by virtue of their 3-13 to 0-6 win over Fermoy. Pete Kelly hit 1-2 for Ballincollig, their other goals came from Sean and Brian Dore while Darragh Dorgan registered 0-3. O'Donovan Rossa moved into contention for promotion after they edged Béal Átha 'n Ghaorthaidh by 1-18 to 3-10 in Skibbereen. Kevin Davis ran the show for Rossa, who were down six points at one stage, kicking 0-5, while Ciaran Coombes raised the green flag and Niall Daly and Darren Daly both had a brace of scores. For Béal Átha, Seán Ó Luasa struck for two goals and Matt Ó Riordáin scored their other goal. Finally, Valley Rovers moved up the table after they beat Kanturk by 0-15 to 0-13. Fiachra Lynch led the way for Valleys with 0-7, including one two-pointer while Adam Walsh Murphy hit 0-3.
