Ace Corcoran fires Carrigaline home

A GREAT defensive display, allied to a scintillating performance from right-corner forward Stephen Corcoran, eased Carrigaline into the Evening Echo Cork County IHC semi-final at the expense of Éire Óg at Páirc Uí Rinn last night.

After an uneasy start, the Carrigaline defence, marshalled by team captain Geoff Dillon, battened down the hatches in exemplary style, while the sweet-striking Corcoran, with eight points to his credit, caused havoc at the other end.

With good support play from midfielders John Malone and Danny Corkery, Éire Óg dominated the opening sequences but failure to convert gilt-edged opportunities cost them dearly.