Newtownshandrum 3-18 Blackrock 1-18: A dynamic display from Newtownshandrum in Mallow yesterday saw them advance to a Cork SHC quarter-final tie with Glen Rovers.

Blackrock 2-11 St Finbarr’s 0-15: “We are delighted to bury the memory of Ballyhea,” said Blackrock coach, Eddie Murphy, following this Cork SHC second-round victory at Páirc Uí Rinn.

Ballymartle 5-12 Blackrock 2-17

Blackrock 3-14 Na Piarsaigh 1-16

Ballymartle 2-12 Blackrock 0-17

Sarsfields 4-13 Blackrock 0-6

In 2010, Blackrock seemed set to drop from senior hurling ranks as they trailed Blarney in the relegation play-off, only for Kevin O’Keeffe to score a late goal to retain their top flight status.

BRIDE ROVERS’ remarkable resilience in championship hurling surfaced again in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night.

AN eager Blackrock side completely overwhelmed city rivals Douglas in this Cork SHC first-round game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening.

CLOYNE are guaranteed senior hurling next season, while Blackrock are only 60 minutes away from the ghastly vista of dropping to the intermediate ranks.

CLOYNE are guaranteed senior hurling next season, while Blackrock are only 60 minutes away from the ghastly vista of dropping to the intermediate ranks.

Mitchelstown CBS 2-8 Nagle CC Mahon 0-8