Fr O’Neill’s survived a titanic battle with Ballincollig in a lively opening round of the Cork Premier IHC at Carrigtwohill tonight.

Late goals have been the hallmark of the St Francis College march to the senior schools final and another late intervention yesterday claimed the Rochestown school the prestigious FAI Schools Tony O’Neill Cup.

Fr O’Neill’s 1-18 Kildorrery 1-14: Driven on by a man-of-the-match display from Declan Dalton, Fr O’Neill’s were crowned Cork IHC champions in Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday.

Munster Barton Shield and Junior Cup finals

Kanturk 2-15 Fr O’Neills 1-15

Fr O’Neill’s did just enough to see off a spirited second-half fight back from Éire Óg in a thrilling Cork IHC Round 4 meeting at Riverstown on Saturday.

BANDON put on a five star performance to demolish Fr O’Neill’s in a one-sided county IHC final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and in the process bury the ghosts of 2007.

FR O’NEILL’S had to call on all of their experience to book a place in the Cork IHC final where they will meet either St Catherine’s or Bandon.

CIT produced a marvellous second half to see off Imokilly in round three of the Cork SHC at Páirc Uí Rinn last night and in the process served notice that, at full strength, they could have a huge say in the destination of this year’s title.

IT took extra-time to decide the issue between these teams in an enthralling county IHC first round tie at Mallow on Saturday night.

CORK’S production line at intermediate hurling level continues to be in fine working order as evidenced by this victory over Tipperary in yesterday at Semple Stadium.

NEW Kerry U21 coach Eamonn Fitzmaurice has moved quickly to put an impressive back-room team in place for next season — including former Munster rugby forward John O’Sullivan as physical trainer.

TWO wins out of two now for Muskerry in the Divisions section of the Cork SHC.

KILKENNY’S pursuit of three All-Ireland hurling crowns in the space of eight days got off to a successful start in Semple Stadium on Saturday night.

CORK’s qualification for next month’s All-Ireland final has led to county board chiefs postponing club matches fixed for next week involving members of the starting 15 that defeated Dublin in last Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final.

JUST what is it about Cork and Waterford when they engage in hurling championship battle?

CORK are chasing their 13th Munster intermediate hurling crown when they take on Waterford in tonight’s decider at Fraher Field, Dungarvan at 7.30pm, a repeat of last year’s final encounter in Páirc Uí Chaoimh when Cork enjoyed a 5-24 to 3-9 triumph.

EOIN CONWAY was the scoring hero as Cork narrowly prevailed against Limerick after extra-time in the Munster IHC semi-final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday.

MICHAEL CAHILL and Brian O’Meara will make their championship debuts for Tipperary in Sunday’s Munster SHC quarter-final against Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Cork and Kilkenny renew rivalries today in the All-Ireland intermediate hurling final replay in Thurles.

Cork and Kilkenny have announced their teams for Saturday's replay of the All-Ireland intermediate hurling final in Thurles.

THERE was a major shock in the permanent tsb Cork County SFC at Bandon yesterday when former All Ireland Club champions Nemo Rangers went under to Clonakilty 1-13 to 0-15.

WINNERS at minor and senior level over Tipperary, Cork hope to make it a hat-trick tonight in the Munster IHC final at Páirc Uí Rinn (7.30pm).

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