Macroom’s young guns expecting tough challenge from Skibbereen

Given that it is a town renowned for football, it’s perhaps surprising that Macroom’s premier footballing academy is only lately enjoying fruitful times on the pitch.

While De La Salle lost a Corn Uí Mhuirí final in 1978, the 1990s saw them hustling in the B grade before a return to the top flight of Munster colleges football in 2005.

Their first year back up brought Corn Uí Mhuirí success and they have made two further final appearances, losing both, including last year.