Another big win for Youghal in the Premier IHC, this one in sodden Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday afternoon following very quickly on last week’s thumping of Tracton.

A crucial second-half goal by midfielder Brian Hurley cemented Blarney’s place in the quarter-final of the Premier IHC at Páirc Uí Rinn on Saturday night where the Mid Cork club were deserving winners over Mallow in a disappointing fourth round tie.

Limerick remain top of the Airtricity League First Division thanks to an 86th minute strike from Rory Gaffney last night that saw off Athlone Town.

Athlone Town and Finn Harps played out an entertaining draw at Lissywoollen last night.

First Division leaders Longford Town staged a remarkable comeback to snatch victory from the penalty spot against nine-man Mervue in the third minute of injury-time at Fahy’s Field last night, having equalised in the final minute.

Rathmore kept their interest in this year’s Kerry SFC alive with a comprehensive victory over a gutsy but limited Mid Kerry side in Beaufort on Saturday.

Two late goals for Waterford United sealed a victory they deserved, but one they were far from certain to secure throughout the last 15 minutes of this Airtricity clash.

Rathmore 0-10 South Kerry 1-10

Supporters at Lissywoollen last night were treated to two magnificent goals in this Midlands derby but it was a scrappy toe-poke from Noel Haverty that gave leaders Longford Town the points.

Wexford Youths moved second in the First Division courtesy of a 59th minute strike from captain Danny Furlong against Athlone Town last night.

A 55th-minute strike from Joe Gamble was the difference between two evenly matched sides at Lissywoollen last night as Limerick FC moved to within a point of the top of the First Division.

VETERAN Alan Kirby’s 65th minute strike helped leaders Longford Town to a comfortable three points over Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park last night.

Trinity College Dublin justified their favourites tag with victory in Saturday’s Trench Cup final at Dangan.

NEWCESTOWN will continue to fulfil a dual mandate in the Cork county championships after success in a gripping Premier IHC quarter-final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday afternoon.

Waterford United 5 Athlone Town 1

THIS was a contest to forget at Donoughmore on Saturday, Blarney and Mallow failing to ignite.

GOALS from Kevin Dawson and Philly Hughes gave Shelbourne victory at Tolka Park last night as Alan Mathews’ men extended their lead at the top of the First Division to seven points.

IT TOOK a while, but Blarney eventually wore down Valley Rovers in their Premier IHC clash at Ballygarvan on Saturday evening.

Cork 8-22 North Monastery selection 0-8

NEW Cork hurling captain Shane O’Neill insists there’s sufficient young talent in the county to fill the vacancy left by Sean Óg Ó hAilpín.

BARRY JOHNSON was the scoring hero for Bride Rovers in this Evening Echo SHC third round tie at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night.

BARRY JOHNSON was the scoring hero for Bride Rovers in this Evening Echo SHC third round tie at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last night.

UL 3-18 UUJ 3-7

Portstewart's Paul Cutler and Portmarnock’s James Fox fired three-under-par 69s to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the East of Ireland Amateur Open Championship at fast-running Baltray.

IT was a routine journey to success for Na Piarsaigh in yesterday’s Evening Echo Cork SHC first round tie at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Tipperary 1-21 Cork 0-17

Newlands’ Andrew Hogan defied 40 mph gusts to card a four-under par 67 and grab the silver medal for the leading qualifier in the West of Ireland Championship at Rosses Point.

England’s Jonathan Hurst has set his sights on the West of Ireland Amateur Open title after a level-par 71 gave him the first round lead at wind-blown Rosses Point today.

Clandeboye's Jonathan Caldwell made it a birthday to remember, finishing joint top at the Golfsure Irish Amateur Close at Cork yesterday.

Walker Cup hopeful Jonathan Caldwell staked a strong claim for selection in yesterday's Irish Amatuer Close Championship at Cork, where he shot a five under par 67 to lead the field after day one.

Scrabo's Andrew McCormick put a poor start behind him to grab the early lead in the East of Ireland Championship at Co Louth.

Defending champion Rory McIlroy struggled to a four-over par 75 as Co Louth's Simon Ward led the qualifiers in the Radisson-SAS West of Ireland Amateur Open.

MIDLETON’S rise to prominence continued at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday night as they earned a place in the last eight of the Evening Echo Cork County SHC and a tilt with neighbours Cloyne with a 0-12 to 0-10 victory over former champions Blackrock.

Big-hitting Andrew Pitcher led the qualifiers in the Golfsure Irish Amateur Close Championship at the European Club.

Odd couple Rory McIlroy and Adrian Morrow survived the carnage to lead after the first qualifying round of the Golfsure Irish Amateur Close Championship at the European Club.

Clandeboye's Jonathan Caldwell found his putting touch to lead at the halfway stage in the East of Ireland Championship at Baltray.

Chile's Hugo Leon carded a brilliant five-under-par 67 to grab the clubhouse lead in the East of Ireland Amateur Open at Baltray.

Chile's Hugo Leon carded a brilliant five under par 67 to grab the clubhouse lead in the East of Ireland Amateur Open at Baltray.

REPUBLIC of Ireland U15 manager, Vincent Butler yesterday named a 33 strong double squad to take part in this year’s Celtic Tri-Nations in Aberystwyth, Wales.