A GOAL in the 10th minute by full forward Derek O’Brien proved the decisive score in this keenly contested semi-final at Donoughmore on Saturday.

THE six point advantage gained by Ballingeary in a wind-assisted first half proved crucial in deservedly earning them a place in the semi-final the Cork Premier IHC in Kilmurry yesterday.

A LATE point from corner-back James Cotter put Cloyne back in contention for the Evening Echo Cork IFC title as they edged past Cill na Martra at Ovens last night.

AN INJURY-TIME free from Aindreas O Coinceannain secured Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh (Ballingeary) a draw against Grenagh in their PIFC fourth-round stalemate with Grenagh at Kilmichael on Saturday.

AN INJURY-TIME free from Aindreas O Coinceannain secured Béal Átha’n Ghaorthaidh (Ballingeary) a draw against Grenagh in their PIFC fourth-round stalemate with Grenagh at Kilmichael on Saturday.

SLIGO County Council provides the best planning service and Clare the worst, according to a study.

NEARLY a third of local authorities have no architectural staff despite a government commitment to promote architectural quality in the planning process, it was claimed yesterday.

THE Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland announced that Seán O’Laoire, founding director of Murray O’Laoire Architects, has become president of the Institute for the period 2008-2009.

ON a weekend when the Cork hurlers were beating Tipperary in the Munster hurling final at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, there were some interesting Evening Echo Cork senior football championship clashes around the county.

Cill na Martra 1-10 Mayfield 1-9