WE could have done without the excesses of physical challenges on and off the ball which prevailed for much of the game in Clonakilty’s state-of-the-art complex on Saturday afternoon.

ÉIRE ÓG are through to play Kildorrery in the Cork IFC quarter final, after a hard fought victory over Glanworth at Riverstown yesterday.

NEMO RANGERS’ goal in the 17th minute proved all-important in deciding this Cork SFC fourth round tie at Páirc Uí Rinn yesterday.

GAA president Christy Cooney has said there will be no rash of cards or controversies when the championship begins, as has been the case in recent seasons when an interpretation of rules by referees has marred the opening fixtures.

St. Finbarr’s 0-13 Newcestown0-11

CROKE PARK found itself fending off criticism on more than the one front yesterday and it was the familiar issue of discipline that was causing almost as much consternation as the confusion over the handpass ruling.

ULTIMATELY, Douglas had team captain John Lane to thank for their winning score in the second of almost seven minutes of time added on, but, in essence they triumphed in this exciting Evening Echo Cork SFC game in Ovens yesterday because of a dominant 10-minute period on each side of half-time.

Nemo Rangers 1-10 Clonakilty 0-8