ASTONISHINGLY Mallow plucked a draw from the jaws of defeat in this fourth round Cork Premier IFC tie at the splendid Killavullen venue on Saturday night.

THE Evening Echo-sponsored Cork SFC first round got into full swing over the weekend with Bantry Blues overcoming all the odds to beat Clonakilty 0-12 to 0-10 in a disappointing derby clash at Castlehaven yesterday.